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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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Redirecting a corner kick from one spot in the box to another just a few yards closer to goal might sound like a minor tweak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

He sat for a telephone interview with USA Today last week that was clearly meant to read as “heartfelt,” but only makes him sound like a phony.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Painted in 1961, this picture may sound like it captures a relatively traditional romantic scene.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

It may sound like something out of science fiction, but the discovery has very real implications for America’s ranchers and meat processors.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

“You made her sound like some wonderful person,” Alice said, “and if that’s not making things up, what is?”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

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