similarity
Americannoun
PLURAL
similarities-
the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
- Synonyms:
- parallelism , correspondence , similitude
- Antonyms:
- difference
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an aspect, trait, or feature like or resembling another or another's.
a similarity of diction.
Related Words
See resemblance.
Other Word Forms
- nonsimilarity noun
- unsimilarity noun
Etymology
Origin of similarity
Example Sentences
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"We hope this new technique of visualizing synaptic membrane dynamics in live brain tissue samples can help us understand similarities and differences in nonheritable and heritable forms of the condition," Watanabe says.
From Science Daily
There were some similarities to Andrew Robertson's offside a few weeks ago for Liverpool at Manchester City, as both players ducked under the ball - though Arias was a much clearer offence.
From BBC
There are obvious stylistic similarities between the two teams - both play a patient possession style featuring high pressing.
From BBC
After further inspection and research, including discussions with colleagues at the Port Authority Waterway, the divers concluded the item bore similarities to sonobuoys used for underwater detection.
From BBC
Fans on X mentioned similarities between the Grammy-winning artist's tours, with one posting: "No shade the Vie tour just gives scarlet with different outfits."
From BBC
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