liken
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, ˈlīk-niŋ \
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analogize, assimilate, bracket, compare, equate
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Gaultier likens the samba school’s creative work to a fashion designer’s—both work intensively for six months for a few minutes in the spotlight. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "Hamish Bowles Sambas His Way Through Rio de Janeiro’s Carnaval," 22 Mar. 2019 Reishi mushroom, another buzzy ingredient at the moment, is another ingredient King likens ginseng to. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Why You’re Seeing Ginseng in So Many Korean Skin-Care Products Right Now," 8 Mar. 2019 Fashion house Gucci has apologized for being insensitive after pulling a sweater that critics likened to blackface, while Florida’s secretary of state resigned last month after photos were published showing him in blackface at a 2005 party. — Melissa Korn, WSJ, "Colleges Continue to Confront Blackface on Campus," 14 Feb. 2019 Among the talented vocalists, 19-year-old Myra Tran made such a lasting impression on the judges that Luke Bryan likened her to the series' season one winner. — Blair Donovan, Country Living, "'American Idol' Judges Think This 19-Year-Old Contestant Is as Good as Kelly Clarkson," 4 Mar. 2019 Dennis Hof, the infamous pimp and Nevada state Assembly candidate who has likened himself to President Trump, has officially lost his brothel license. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Fox News, "Nevada pimp running for state Assembly loses brothel license," 9 Aug. 2018 Previously Pruitt had likened the booth to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), which government officials use to conduct secure conversations. — Brady Dennis, The Seattle Times, "Ex-EPA chief Pruitt called the White House once from his $43,000 phone booth, records show," 20 Aug. 2018 Before leaving May’s government, Johnson had likened her Brexit proposal to excrement, using a more vulgar term. — Laura King, latimes.com, "British Prime Minister May's government appears in turmoil amid resignations tied to Brexit," 9 July 2018 Salvini has likened such rescue ships to taxi services that finish the job for migrant smugglers. — Colleen Barry, BostonGlobe.com, "Italy interior minister refuses port to migrant rescue ship," 21 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'liken.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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