Definitions

similarity

[sim-uh-lar-i-tee] / ˌsɪm əˈlær ɪ ti /

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

Example Sentences

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Similarity between species suggests these cell types play important roles in brain function.

From Scientific American • Oct. 6, 2021

Similarity, mimicry and being in sync are all very powerful.

From Time • Dec. 9, 2014

Similarity of MHC composition may also explain why some couples have difficulty getting pregnant, and it may even explain the frequency of spontaneous abortions.

From Slate • Aug. 25, 2014

One of the statistics featured on the site is something called "Similarity Score," invented by Bill James several years ago to show players who have had similar careers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2014

Similarity and contrast link two propositions that are similar in most ways but different in at least one way.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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