as in similar
having qualities in common
bad-mouthing your sister is analogous to slapping her in the face—it's just as bad
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Recent Examples of analogous
This project, in Carl’s mind, is roughly analogous to the civil-rights activism of the 20th century.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
StubHub said the demand for Game 3 tickets at MSG is analogous to the Super Bowl.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
For example, a cool-toned gray couch paired with blue and green pillows would be an analogous color scheme.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
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Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
StubHub said the demand for Game 3 tickets at MSG is analogous to the Super Bowl.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
For example, a cool-toned gray couch paired with blue and green pillows would be an analogous color scheme.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for analogous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analogous
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As a result, many working-class Korean and Latino immigrant households lived side by side and often confronted similar challenges, including substandard housing conditions, landlord abuses and underfunded public schools.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Curaçao’s next opponent, Ecuador, faced a similar loss, falling short to Cote D’Ivoire in its first World Cup match.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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McGeady’s career was not, in the nicest possible way, comparable to Ronaldinho, but the two-touch spin became his trademark and will be familiar to gamers, as well as to Celtic, Spartak Moscow, Everton and Sunderland fans.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Sources interviewed for this story said that broadly speaking, prices remain high for contemporary works, despite the fact that comparable works can often be found for considerably less at auction.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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According to author Caroline Hallemann—whose book The Kennedys and the Windsors came out on June 2—the two women were even more alike than meets the eye.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Podiatrists and Oprah alike love Vionic shoes for their orthotic-level comfort disguised with designer-level style, and the Kearny sneakers are proof.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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The bulletin also warns law enforcement that violent extremist attackers could target areas outside of the parade’s main viewing area, such as nearby plazas, transportation hubs, bars and restaurants.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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As drone threats continue to evolve, defense programs such as Land 156 are expected to play a key role in shaping the next generation of battlefield surveillance and force protection technologies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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“Analogous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analogous. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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