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

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sound like

Smelly outside toilets, muddy fields, day drinking and not sleeping might sound like a familiar festival experience to many.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

If the staff, decor and food all make the place sound like grandma’s house, well, that’s by design.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026

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

Roaring men, grunting, moaning animals, thundering hooves sound like it’s the end of the world.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

sound like

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