homologies

noun

plural of homology
as in similarities

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  1. similarities
  2. commonalities
  3. resemblances
Noun
  • As fascinating as the differences between our world and the world of the 1660s are the similarities.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • My home state borders Kentucky to the south and has plenty of cultural similarities with the Commonwealth.
    — Grace Byron, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 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
  • All that seems well and good for a mission to the moon, and even has some resemblances with missions from NASA's Apollo days.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of resemblances
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“Homologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homologies. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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