not unlike

phrase

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

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The 42 intricate episodes lining the walls of the Guggenheim’s rotunda follow the iconic winding path of the museum’s white spiral — a path not unlike the circuitous course of a life or a nation’s history. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 But before the diagnosis, before his extraordinary career, Willis was already a star behind the bar, a one-man Rat Pack with style and swagger to spare, not unlike one of his heroes, Frank Sinatra. — Sam Kashner, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026 So the stage floor is covered with what looks like loose gravel but is actually EPDM synthetic rubber, not unlike what playgrounds use. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Highway hypnosis is a real thing, and drowsy driving is a danger not unlike drunk driving. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2026.

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