not unlike

phrase

: similar to
Its texture is not unlike that of oatmeal.

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The problems Janesville faces are not unlike those of many other rural or suburban communities. Greta Reich, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Piker’s tone was one of rueful concern, not unlike the pose adopted by anti-Semites throughout history. Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Hydrogen sulfide and methane gas rising from the cesspits were known to suddenly burst into flames, not unlike the natural phenomenon of burning marsh gas. Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 Commission House is not unlike its neighbors, whose former warehouse facades have been converted into swoon-worthy living spaces. Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for not unlike

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“Not unlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20unlike. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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