Synonyms of analogous

analogous

adjective

ə-ˈna-lə-gəs 

as in similar

having qualities in common

bad-mouthing your sister is analogous to slapping her in the face—it's just as bad

Synonyms & Similar Words

• similar
• comparable
• like
• alike
• such
• parallel
• corresponding
• akin
• equivalent
• matching
• identical
• synonymous
• resembling
• cognate
• related
• resemblant
• correspondent
• connate
• same
• twin
• suchlike
• on the order of
• tantamount
• ditto
• commensurate
• proportionate
• virtual
• relatable
• consistent
• allied
• interchangeable
• equal
• congeneric
• indistinguishable
• kindred
• redundant
• approaching
• conforming
• homogeneous
• coextensive
• congenial
• conformable
• kin
• uniform
• coincident
• substitutable
• fungible
• consonant
• duplicate
• approximating
• homogenous
• entire
• connatural
• close
• me-too
• unvarying
• unchanging
• congenerous
• selfsame
• unvaried

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• different
• unlike
• dissimilar
• diverse
• various
• distinct
• distinguishable
• disparate
• variable
• varied
• varying
• nonequivalent
• unakin
• unrelated
• noninterchangeable
• inaccurate
• inexact
• imprecise
• unconnected

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective analogous contrast with its synonyms?

The words parallel and similar are common synonyms of analogous. While all three words mean "closely resembling each other," analogous applies to things belonging in essentially different categories but nevertheless having many similarities.

analogous political systems

When can parallel be used instead of analogous?

While the synonyms parallel and analogous are close in meaning, parallel suggests a marked likeness in the development of two things.

the parallel careers of two movie stars

When is it sensible to use similar instead of analogous?

The synonyms similar and analogous are sometimes interchangeable, but similar implies the possibility of being mistaken for each other.

all the houses in the development are similar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of analogous

Notably, an analogous gene swap had previously been shown to be nonviable when introduced into ΦX174 through conventional genetic engineering. — Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2026

This interference of blood flow to your body tissues is essentially analogous to cutting off the major highways to a location. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Pictures of the Channel Islands in the 1980s, after an analogous period of protection from human and otter predation, show huge herds of black abalone, shell to shell, covering patches of the tidepool like floor tiling. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

The companies describe the technology as analogous to Global Entry for international travelers, in that pre-verified goods move through compliance checks faster because customs isn’t starting a full risk review every time. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026