sound like

VERB

resemble

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 take after

Antonyms

WEAK

contradict contrast deviate differ disagree

VERB

seem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

be suggestive of convey the impression create the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be make a show of show every sign of strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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It may not sound like much, but it will be a multi-billion-dollar effort to contain.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

“In theory, they sound like a good idea,” said Anastasia Rigby.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Although blocking Arc might sound like an obvious treatment strategy, the researchers discovered that the protein also performs an important protective role during the early stages of disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

Uruguay: “Tyrants: Tremble!/We shall cry out ‘Liberty’ in battle!” — a boast backed by flutes and violins that make it sound like a Rossini overture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

“This is crazy—you’re starting to sound like Angela.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

sound like

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