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 2 Jul. 2026.

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