similarities

NOUN

likeness, correspondence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affinity analogy closeness coincidence comparison connection correlation harmony kinship parallel relationship resemblance sameness

STRONG

agreement alikeness approximation association collation community comparability concordance concurrence conformity congruence congruity homogeneity identity interrelation look-alike parallelism parity proportion reciprocity relation semblance simile similitude synonymity

WEAK

dead ringer likes of peas in a pod two of a kind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clash difference disagreement disconnection dissimilarity divergence imbalance

STRONG

opposition

WEAK

unlikeness

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similarities

Because of those similarities, fission yeast is sometimes called a "mini-human" and is widely used to study basic cellular processes.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026

The two companies share similarities in their user bases: Oura said 42% of its members are ages 30 to 45, and 31% are under 29.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

The similarities these young homeowners share are financial prudence and their location.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

The complementary skills of the new foursome have similarities to the legendary seamers of 21 years ago: Stephen Harmison, Matthew Hoggard, Simon Jones and Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

I ended up playing Rufus because Ms. Gruwell thought that Rufus and I have a lot of the similarities.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers