1
as in resemblance
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
the similarity between the two essays is too great to be coincidental—one author virtually copied the other
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2
as in commonality
a point which two or more things share in common
the only similarity between this project and the last one is that both will involve some lab work
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Recent Examples of similarity
There are similarities as well as differences between those two [versions of her].
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EW.com, 4 July 2025
Collaboration can help identify the nuances and similarities of their challenges—a critical first step.
—Frank Harvey, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The similarities to the present-day Democratic Party are inescapable.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Although Social Security and Ponzi schemes have some superficial similarities, experts told PolitiFact that crucial differences undercut the comparison.
—Louis Jacobson, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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EW.com, 4 July 2025
Collaboration can help identify the nuances and similarities of their challenges—a critical first step.
—Frank Harvey, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The similarities to the present-day Democratic Party are inescapable.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Although Social Security and Ponzi schemes have some superficial similarities, experts told PolitiFact that crucial differences undercut the comparison.
—Louis Jacobson, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for similarity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for similarity
resemblance
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But polls show a growing consensus among Americans that women's sports should be for women, and that Title IX has been stretched out of all resemblance to its original intent.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Great for everything from a day at the pool to a trip abroad, per shopper reviews, this spacious carryall immediately caught our attention for bearing a striking resemblance to the tote Meghan Markle used to showcase a colorful garden haul, thanks to its woven texture and faux leather handle.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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“Similarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similarity. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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