1
: in like manner : similarly
go and do likewise
2
: in addition
a painter who is likewise a sculptor
3
: similarly so with me
answered "likewise" to "Pleased to meet you"
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an acclaimed painter who is likewise a sculptor
the owner of the restaurant is likewise the owner of the deli next door
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Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Management of Langston and Rock Creek likewise fell under that agreement.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Smith has been doing likewise with the Knights, earning Sox minor-league pitcher of the month honors for March/April.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
What likewise sets Milwaukee dining apart is its accessibility.
—Lori Fredrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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“Likewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/likewise. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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