Synonyms of parallels

parallels 1 of 2

noun

plural of parallel

1

as in similarities

a point which two or more things share in common

her professor pointed out some parallels between the two novels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• similarities
• resemblances
• commonalities
• correspondences
• similitudes
• common denominators
• congruities
• equivalents
• equals
• analogies
• counterparts
• homologies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissimilarities
• differences
• discrepancies
• incongruities
• changes
• divergences
• variations
• modifications
• incongruences
• deviances

2

as in equivalents

one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value

an advance that is without parallel in the history of virology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equivalents
• counterparts
• colleagues
• coordinates
• partners
• peers
• rivals
• equals
• likes
• fellows
• matches
• analogues
• coequals
• competitors
• companions
• compeers
• associates
• twins
• halves
• doubles
• mates
• copartners

parallels

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of parallel

as in matches

to be the exact counterpart of

developments in the television show paralleled those in the lead actor's real life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matches
• mirrors
• complements
• corresponds (to)
• equals
• echoes
• conforms (to)
• supplements
• goes (with)
• coordinates (with)
• blends (with)
• approaches
• harmonizes (with)
• suggests
• counterbalances
• rivals
• amounts (to)
• measures (up)
• images
• counterpoises
• comes (to)
• repeats
• nears
• partakes (of)
• adds up (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parallels

Noun

Its olfactive parallels to cognac, the eau de parfum’s lead ingredient, are undeniable. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

The idea is that doing this has some real-world parallels, both in scientific discovery but also in lots of other real world settings (think office politics or cocktail parties) where the rules of how to operate are not written down. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

Yet beyond these obvious parallels, there is little to be gleaned in Life of M about the real life of Portman. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Staley said there are similar parallels between what the WNBA is going through and what the NBA went through in the early stages of its growth. — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

In several instances these rituals were utilized during slave rebellions; the New York slave rebellion of 1712 reportedly began with a pact sealed in blood and powder, a practice with African religious parallels. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

The parallels to Filipino politician Cory Aquino’s rise to power during the 1986 People Power Revolution are there for those who choose to see it. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026

Israeli forces continue to occupy buffer zone in an effort to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure, with restrictions drawing parallels to those in the West Bank. — Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2026

This incident draws parallels to the Cruise crash, but Waymo has been transparent, unlike Cruise, whose poor post-crash communication led to its shutdown. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham said UMMA’s growth parallels the needs of the city and its neighbors as both evolve. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Another episode, in which the pals attempt to win an award for best bar, parallels the comedy’s perpetual shutout from the Emmy Awards. — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Drawing parallels, the article suggests modern leaders can adopt Shackleton's strategies, enhanced by AI tools like ChatGPT. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The vice president’s first book is Hillbilly Elegy, a title that closely parallels Appalachian Elegy, a poetry collection by the radical Black feminist author bell hooks. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Al-Zaidi’s visit parallels a trip by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last November, when the White House announced hundreds of billions of dollars in private and public commitments by the two countries. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Modern parallels The Progressive Era was a response to the Gilded Age driven by the late 19th century industrial revolution. — Mark Brilliant, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Attorneys suing Lozano say her rise parallels an exponential increase in visa applications for trafficking and domestic abuse cases. — ABC News, 29 June 2026

Trump administration alleges ‘rampant fraud’ Attorneys suing Lozano say her rise parallels an exponential increase in visa applications for trafficking and domestic abuse cases. — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026