as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
since they're identical twins, you shouldn't be so surprised at the alikeness of their personal tastes
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Noun
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Magyar’s most disturbing similarity with Orbán is his personality.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Arthur is living for the likes, his suburban house of horrors happening to bear similarities to the anonymous McMansions preferred by so many influencers.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The art deco movie palace at the center of her design bears a distinct resemblance to the North Bend’s dramatic exterior.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Erik Per Sullivan, who played Dewey, retired from acting, but the new Dewey, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, bears an uncanny resemblance.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Alikeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alikeness. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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