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

This involves sharing only essential details, simplifying complex ideas with analogies, and prioritizing influencing action over mere information delivery. — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 June 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

The psychologist found these analogies interesting. — Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026

Those are harsh analogies but not wholly inapt ones. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 1 May 2026

Klemperer also noticed how often Nazi propaganda used sports analogies and superlatives to make its point. — Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026

The storylines and analogies Brown uses vary in familiarity. — Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026