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similar

[sim-uh-ler] / ˈsɪm ə lər /
ADJECTIVE
very much alike
Synonyms
STRONGEST
akin analogous comparable complementary identical related
STRONG
like
WEAK
agnate allied coincident coincidental coinciding collateral companion congruent congruous consonant consubstantial correlative corresponding homogeneous in agreement kin kindred matching much the same parallel reciprocal resembling same twin uniform
Antonyms
STRONGEST
alien different disconnected dissimilar unalike unequal unlike unrelated
WEAK
opposite

Example Sentences

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Berkeley enacted a similar measure in 2024, which was expected to bring in up to $4 million in its first year, according to nonprofit news site Berkeleyside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In a similar effort, China, the world’s largest phosphate producer, has blocked phosphate exports, removing 25% of the global supply.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

He said the rest of the New York Times evidence is "a combination of coincidence and similar phrases from people with similar experience and interests".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The company is also focused on providing training programs to third-party consulting companies who can do similar work, said Paul Smith, Anthropic’s chief commercial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But just because this girl and Meadowlark look similar doesn’t mean they are similar.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy