How to Use more like in a Sentence
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Go out on a date: Jam in the Van — more like laugh in the van.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
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But on the first run-through, the vibe is more like Britney at the 2007 VMAs.
—Vulture, 6 June 2023
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That might be more like just above freezing in the city.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
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That feels unhinged [laughs] and more like me or Harley.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
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The kickstand has a new design — it’s shaped more like a U.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
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In the current era, the number is more like eight to 12 and seems to be dropping.
—Costas Panagopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024
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Where to Stay The Carlin feels more like a restaurant with rooms.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2024
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She was dressed a bit more like him, in a crew neck sweater and a button-down shirt.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2024
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Brian Burns was new to the team and seems more like a steady sounding board.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
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So much is packed in that The Slip feels more like a three-ring circus than a 12-round match.
—Book Marks june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
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But this time the end times look a little more like rebirth.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2024
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Cons The dense texture feels more like a gloss than a lightweight oil.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
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What’s drinking The wine and spirits list here reads more like an A-list.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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In the past few years, the market for smartphones has become a lot more like the one for used cars.
—Christopher Mims, wsj.com, 15 Apr. 2023
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This seems more like the right charge for something this wide-ranging.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2023
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In Europe, that sounds more like a threat than like a promise.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024
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The medium felt more like a medium-firm, while the firm felt like a 7/10 firmness.
—Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
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Few people in the world look more like camp counselors than Fishof.
—Joel Stein, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2023
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The chocolate makes the ground chiles and other spices perk up and taste more like themselves.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
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But this feels much more like a moment between me and my fans.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Their version is a twist on the classic Croc style and fits more like a sock than a slip-on shoe.
—Lauren Wellbank, Woman's Day Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
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These games are priced more like console games than iPhone games.
—Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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With their star center back in the fold, the Bruins felt more like themselves.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Under the new change, these apps will work more like bookmarks.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024
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If that was not a quote to fire up the masses, another of his was a bit more like it.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
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In that regard, yeast would then be a little more like plants.
—Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 18 Apr. 2023
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This is designed more like a wallet, with a pouch to slip your passport in as well as external pockets to stash a few essential cards and bills.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Its spacious interior is arranged on one floor and looks more like a compact apartment than a typical tiny house.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
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Some draw big crowds; others feel more like neighborhood get-togethers with loyal followings.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Working out or learning a new skill from scratch can feel more like a chore than something to enjoy.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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