1
as in same
being one and not another
both families wanted the identical puppy and weren't accepting the argument that its littermates were just as good
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2
as in similar
resembling another in every respect
identical dresses whose only difference is a designer label that fetches a high price
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as in identity
the state of being exactly alike
the identicalness of your answers to your friend's suggests that someone copied
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Recent Examples of identical
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2025
With both women working in the entertainment industry since the 1990s, countless others have gotten their identical names confused over the years.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
Jordan’s Smoke and Stack are identical down to the mustache and in alignment on nearly everything.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Unlike European producers who moved toward clonal selection—using genetically identical cuttings to plant vineyards—Argentine growers continued using traditional massal selection, preserving a broader range of genetic material.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Even in the days when it was known as the Busch Series, the key to successful lower-tier series was having premier events and new race tracks that weren’t identical to the Cup Series’ schedule.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2025
With both women working in the entertainment industry since the 1990s, countless others have gotten their identical names confused over the years.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
Jordan’s Smoke and Stack are identical down to the mustache and in alignment on nearly everything.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Unlike European producers who moved toward clonal selection—using genetically identical cuttings to plant vineyards—Argentine growers continued using traditional massal selection, preserving a broader range of genetic material.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identical
Adjective
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Colón-Zayas won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series that same year.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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That same year, István Hegedűs, a former politician who had served in parliament alongside Orbán, read an article in a pro-Fidesz newspaper which implied that only the Party’s generosity enabled C.E.U. to stay in Budapest.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Three other states – Louisiana, New Hampshire and Wyoming – have enacted similar laws in recent months.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Wracked with guilt over Su-ho’s injuries, Si-eun enters Weak Hero Class 2 determined not to let another friend suffer a similar, gruesome fate.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Harvard must immediately reform its student discipline policies and procedures so as to swiftly and transparently enforce its existing disciplinary policies with consistency and impartiality, and without double standards based on identity or ideology.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Beyond monitoring, many identity theft protection companies provide dedicated recovery specialists who assist you in resolving fraud issues, disputing unauthorized charges and restoring your identity if it’s compromised.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If Villa prepare assiduously to burst out of the blocks at home, then the inverse is often true on the road, comparable to a marathon runner who is unsure of their durability in the last few miles.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The past two comparable moves in this small-investor proxy, in November 2022 and March 2022, led to stiff near-term declines in the basket within weeks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mississippi River Delta culture in Louisiana and the Mekong River Delta culture in Vietnam share similarities.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While this may not be a direct response, Banks’ tweets come after fans began to note Banks latest song had stylistic similarities to GloRilla.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is analogous to our preventative and detective cybersecurity tools.—
James Blake,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Efforts to deny the indigenous peoples of the Andes access to coca, as Smithsonian anthropologist Catherine Allen has written, are not analogous to outlawing, for example, beer in Germany, coffee in the Middle East, or betel chewing in India.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Creating timepieces that bear little resemblance to ordinary wristwatches (which traditionally feature a dial plate and hands, and attached by a strap, designed to be worn around the wrist) may seem like an unexpected move for Chanel, known for its classic styles.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Today the flat features a sleek, minimalist kitchen; a formal dining room for 10; a study; and a primary suite with large bay windows, a dressing room, and a very modern bathroom that likely bears little resemblance to Jagger’s days.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At the current sales pace, that is equivalent to a 4-month supply, which is still on the lean side.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Emissions from the plant have trended down sharply in recent years, plummeting from 6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2011 to 1.2 million in 2023, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s tracking tool.—
Jeremy Cox,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Identical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identical. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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