homologies

noun

plural of homology
as in similarities

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  1. similarities
  2. commonalities
  3. resemblances
Noun
  • In the excerpt below, Cope summarizes their stark differences — and even more striking similarities.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The Smith investigation was revived after developments in Aime's case prompted Utah County investigators to contact Summit County in May 2025 about similarities between the two killings.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of similarities
Noun
  • Recognizing everyone’s unique identities while highlighting their commonalities is the ethos of the annual series of events; and Billboard’s makeup partner, Maybelline New York, put an even bolder spotlight on self-expression.
    — Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The video also inadvertently reveals commonalities between the house founder and its creative director.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of commonalities
Noun
  • To make the resemblances convincing, Gethings recruited participants by complementing their standout features and promising to accentuate them with the help of hair and makeup stylists in a studio setting.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 30 May 2026
  • Most of the film’s other resemblances, of which there are many, prove less distressing.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of resemblances
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