close resemblance

noun

: a strong likeness
He bears a close resemblance to his father.

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Once again, the method spit out a close resemblance between the pattern of brush strokes and what’s expected for fluid turbulence. — Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Fans quickly pointed out her sense of style and her close resemblance to her mom. — Caché McClay, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 The manga that everyone’s talking about Tatsuki’s manga depicts a cartoon version of herself gleaning visions from her slumbers, some of which turn out to bear close resemblance to real-life events. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025 The online retailer is selling a satchel handbag that bears close resemblance to Hermès' iconic Kelly bag. — Catherine Santino, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025

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“Close resemblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20resemblance. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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