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Definitions

resemble

[ri-zem-buhl] / rɪˈzɛm bəl /
VERB
look or be like
Synonyms
STRONGEST
feature mirror parallel simulate
STRONG
approximate coincide double duplicate echo favor follow match relate
WEAK
appear like be similar to be the very picture of bear resemblance to bring to mind come close to come near correspond to have earmarks of have signs of pass for remind one of seem like smack of sound like take after
Antonyms
WEAK
contradict contrast deviate differ disagree

Example Sentences

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The wave of redemptions at private-credit funds is starting to resemble a stampede.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Digital forensics researchers were quick to explain the "extra" finger: a trick of light that made part of his palm resemble an additional digit.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The contamination comes from stearates, which are not plastics but can closely resemble them during testing.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

It seemed to resemble the peace proposals that US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner - who are leading the efforts with Iran - have used in peace talks in Gaza and Ukraine.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Was it right that the wicked count should so completely resemble the handsome prince, or that both should resemble Arabella’s father and the vicar?

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.