Synonyms of analogies

analogies

noun

plural of analogy

1

as in metaphors

a way of describing or explaining one thing by means of describing another with which it shares certain points or qualities

The teacher used the analogy of a common pipeline to explain bandwidth on the Internet.

Related Words

• metaphors
• devices
• similes
• circumlocutions
• euphemisms
• idioms
• conceits
• code words
• dead metaphors
• cranks
• expressions
• figures of speech
• mixed metaphors
• catachreses

2

as in similarities

resemblance in certain points or qualities between two or more otherwise unlike things

The study made note of analogies between human and ape social behavior.

Related Words

• similarities
• equivalents
• equals
• counterparts
• homologies
• resemblances
• commonalities
• parallels
• similitudes
• correspondences
• common denominators
• congruities

Dissimilar Words

• differences
• discrepancies
• incongruities
• variations
• modifications
• divergences
• changes
• dissimilarities
• incongruences
• deviances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of analogies

Most of the time, senators exercising this role must rely on gauzy assurances and strained analogies to the candidate’s performance in previous positions. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

The odd catchphrases, strained analogies, random noises and awkward jokes are well below the standard set by the other lead NFL analysts. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

After all those late nights, the analogies between gaming and the emerging world of AI are hard to ignore. — Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Palani, who started at Tesla when the company was making just one, fully electric vehicle per day, sees analogies to the years when Tesla started mass-manufacturing its entry level Model 3 sedans. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Use analogies, avoid jargon and check my understanding by asking me a question at the end. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

But that sort of honesty is far superior to relying on analogies that mask rather than reveal the court’s genuine commitments. — Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026

These analogies can also apply to the teams involved. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 16 June 2026

But upcoming listings from SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are big enough and systemically important enough to the market that those analogies may not apply. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 June 2026