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as in image
a two-dimensional design intended to look like a person or thing
the wealthy businessman hired a leading artist to paint his likeness
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as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another
why, you're the very likeness of your mother!
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as in resemblance
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
the forgery was difficult to detect due to the pinpoint likeness it bore to the original
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Recent Examples of likeness
In 1926 — in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — a half dollar coin was minted bearing the likeness of then-President Calvin Coolidge.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Digital scanning of human actors, for the purposes of using their likenesses in film and TV projects is another tricky area for the unions given how untested the legal questions are, the attorneys agreed.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
The floor of the conference has risen dramatically in the name, image and likeness/transfer portal era, and the ceiling has come down.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Her likeness appeared on everything from socks to a Lego statue at her gallery in Loyola’s art museum.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Digital scanning of human actors, for the purposes of using their likenesses in film and TV projects is another tricky area for the unions given how untested the legal questions are, the attorneys agreed.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
The floor of the conference has risen dramatically in the name, image and likeness/transfer portal era, and the ceiling has come down.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Her likeness appeared on everything from socks to a Lego statue at her gallery in Loyola’s art museum.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likeness
Noun
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Malinche’s negative image was solidified by Nobel Prize in Literature winner Octavio Paz.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Another kibbutz member approached a local TV correspondent, urging their channel not to stop airing the images of the returning hostages even as the high-level speeches at the Knesset began.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Their 306,000-gallon ocean habitat is complete with a replica shipwreck that houses sharks, tarpon, and several other fish species.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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But the striking resemblance to TikTok and other short-form video apps sends the message that these platforms are indeed trying to be a destination for viewing content rather than just a forum for creators.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Jen also bears a strong resemblance to the Uncle Buck star.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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More recently, women started going to college at higher rates than men, the gender pay gap started to close, women started having children later, LGTBQ rights made strides and body positivity pressed companies to diversify depictions of beautiful people.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Many criticized the show for its depiction of Muslims who reject their parents’ strict practice of Islam, breaking the rules they’ve been brought up with.—
Deena ElGenaidi,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The big-picture story isn’t any better.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nearly six months later, though, a slightly different picture is emerging; ironically, a glance at Rotten Tomatoes — more of which later — shows that the film is now firmly rated just about Fresh with critics and audiences alike, with approval scores of 69% and 65%, respectively.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Unlike nihilism, with which cosmicism shares some similarities, the focus is on how small and incidental humanity is.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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But Simons points out one similarity.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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This portrait became a symbol of comfort and remembrance for her family and the wider community.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ma Daisy welcomes you in, quite literally with her portrait posed with open arms, to the space and invites you to stay awhile.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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The birth will be in San Diego, about 250 miles south of Santa Barbara, and as with the twins, McAnally and Baum plan to be present for it.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Rather than running the cars on the track with different tires, transmissions, and weather conditions to find the recipe for optimal performance, teams are creating digital twins of entire systems and modeling them with simulations.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Likeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likeness. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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