LIKENESSES Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

likenesses

noun

plural of likeness

as in pictures

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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something or someone that strongly resembles another why, you're the very likeness of your mother!

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Recent Examples of likenesses Even as Higgsfield promises the film isn’t meant for Hollywood’s content pool, the project is a test for how public figures can get paid to see their likenesses and scripts adapted with generative AI. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 The dispute highlights growing tensions between pro athletes and sportsbooks over control of names, images and likenesses. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Friday’s announcement comes after CAA called for Meta to implement guardrails for Muse, despite the agency rolling out its own AI Vault program to archive its members’ likenesses forever. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 July 2026 The case was settled and ultimately helped establish new protections for actors regarding the unauthorized commercial use of their likenesses. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 Including late actors’ likenesses in films is becoming an emerging phenomenon. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 30 June 2026 By participating in the event, attendees consent to the use of their likenesses. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The location, behind the Sheraton Hotel, already hosts the likenesses of restaurateurs Lina Fat, Biba Caggiano and Randy Paragary, and food connoisseur Darrell Corti. — Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026 In the finale, however, while going through the mail, Jimmy discovers the company has been secretly making millions by selling the voices and digital likenesses of their dead clients. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026

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Noun

He was shown pictures and videos from the prosecution of the state of the house, including blood spatter.

— Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
And while alumni watched from the sideline, the Bruins connected with youth football players on the field during, incorporating them into stretches, signing autographs and taking pictures.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of pictures

Noun

The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
See the short’s first teaser and a selection of first-look images below.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of images

Noun

The period-relevant portraits lining the walls, decorative accessories, and the bed with a canopy headboard transported us to another century.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
After a moment of confusion, Queen Sofia moved to the far side, and the family posed for their colorful vacation portraits.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of portraits

Noun

As this report revealed, the Abu Dhabi Potter land is expected to be the only one worldwide with replicas of both Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Six modern replicas have also been completed, combining century-old plans with the latest in aluminum hulls, composite rigging, and sail technology.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

Definition of replicas

Noun

Teaming with Eva Byrne for the book’s illustrations, Andrews and Hamilton hope their story inspires young readers to find their voice.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
The mods think Reddit might have designated the website—and thus any post using its content for explanatory illustrations—as spam.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of illustrations

Noun

Although Cassatt would become best known for her depictions of mothers and children, her patrons did not always share that preference.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
The intensity of Harper’s writing, especially in his grisliest depictions of violence, can feel like the prose equivalent of trying to smash the glass.

— Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

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