not unlike

idiom

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

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This is not unlike the ethical problem posed by autonomous weapons. Deb Roy, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026 The lovely cloud glows against the void of space, not unlike a cosmic Valentine's Day signal. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026 Such a marathon is not unlike long weeks spent on the road competing, constantly fighting jet lag, and navigating limited options for fueling meals ahead of game time. Kayla Blanton, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026 The company’s stock has dropped 70% in the last five years, a decline not unlike many of its media peers. Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 11 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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