as in to feel
to look or be like (someone or something)
He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament. Terrier dogs closely resemble each other.
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Recent Examples of resemble
The new design turned the typical shape of a baseball bat into something more closely resembling a bowling pin.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Despite conditions that resemble a dictator’s reelection, unions have been winning a larger percentage of union certification elections — 79% in 2024 — as workers increasingly see the need for protections from corporate greed and callousness.
—Shaun Richman, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Its interiors resemble a Kyoto temple and the food is prepared with remarkable precision: Sushi Noz’s tasting menu begins with five to six small plates and then goes into 12 to 14 sushi courses.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The 63 spherical villas resemble seashells, and those hovering over the water form a ring, a striking visual signature for the hotel.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Despite conditions that resemble a dictator’s reelection, unions have been winning a larger percentage of union certification elections — 79% in 2024 — as workers increasingly see the need for protections from corporate greed and callousness.
—Shaun Richman, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Its interiors resemble a Kyoto temple and the food is prepared with remarkable precision: Sushi Noz’s tasting menu begins with five to six small plates and then goes into 12 to 14 sushi courses.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The 63 spherical villas resemble seashells, and those hovering over the water form a ring, a striking visual signature for the hotel.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resemble
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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By getting a sneak peek at the course, McIlroy aims to feel more relaxed and focused during the tournament week.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meantime, hopes for a China- U.S. trade deal resurfaced after the American president suggested on Thursday that duties on Chinese imports may have peaked.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, reports from China suggested that the country was mulling a ban or a reduction on the number of Hollywood films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Andor star Diego Luna recently recalled that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) director Gareth Edwards originally pitched him on the film by comparing his vision to Cuarón’s Y tu mamá también (2001), which starred a young Luna.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, Kim Kiyosaki, an entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Rich Dad Company, recalled being fired from her first job at an ad agency.—
Jaime Catmull, Contributor,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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An initial investigation showed the pickup truck and bicyclist were westbound on CR 600 N approaching CR 450 E along the Washington Township/Jackson Township line.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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But then, director Richard Donner approached the young actor.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The odometer-like graphic seems to resonate with everyday readers.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Baker said the goal of the Super Regional was to increase attendance and improve the quality of the experience for the players, which seems to be in line Ackerman’s proposal.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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After the risk assessment, the brothers will appear at independent parole board hearings on June 13, Newsom said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The seasonal beach community off South Carolina is usually a place to work on your swing, but here looked more like Davos for the owners box crowd.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Amelia Gray opted for lingerie inspiration for her red carpet look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Resemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resemble. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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