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bear a resemblance

idiom

: to look a lot like someone else
She bore a resemblance to her aunt.

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Not only does the 29-year-old bear a resemblance to the Thriller hitmaker, but he's got access to all the people who knew his uncle best to help inform his acting choices. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025 Toboni spent an early part of her career as a producer for Vice, the documentary series that ran from 2013 until 2021, and elements of Just Kids bear a resemblance to the now sunsetted program. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025 The collection, which includes necklaces, rings, and earrings, takes cues from Parker’s signature ceramics style: oversized plump white studs bear a resemblance to her Puffy Daisy sconce, as does the Puffy Dome cuff bracelet. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 May 2025 Tiny things that bear a resemblance to other things. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 As its name suggests, this canid family member has face markings that bear a resemblance to that of a raccoon. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024 The Spezial shoes bear a resemblance to both the wildly popular OG Sambas and Gazelles but with a slightly more retro feel and thicker sole. Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024

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“Bear a resemblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20a%20resemblance. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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