Synonyms of resemblance

resemblance

noun

ri-ˈzem-blən(t)s 

1

as in similarity

a point which two or more things share in common

I see a family resemblance between you and your brother

Synonyms & Similar Words

• similarity
• commonality
• parallel
• common denominator
• similitude
• correspondence
• equivalent
• congruity
• counterpart
• analogy
• homology
• equal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• difference
• discrepancy
• dissimilarity
• divergence
• variation
• modification
• change
• deviance
• incongruity
• incongruence

2

as in likeness

the quality or state of having many qualities in common

the look of the director's latest film bears a strong resemblance to the look of his last film

Synonyms & Similar Words

• similarity
• likeness
• comparability
• parallelism
• similitude
• correspondence
• alikeness
• correlation
• semblance
• community
• equivalence
• affinity
• relationship
• equation
• identity
• equivalency
• parity
• interchangeability
• analogousness
• sameness
• par
• compatibility
• agreement
• identicalness
• accordance
• congruity
• conformity
• exchangeability

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• difference
• dissimilarity
• discrepancy
• disparity
• distinctness
• distinctiveness
• unlikeness
• disagreement
• inequality
• conflict
• polarity
• incongruity
• dissimilitude
• incompatibility
• incongruence
• disparateness
• nonconformity
• dichotomy
• differentiability
• discriminability
• disproportion
• incongruousness
• imbalance
• distinguishability
• nonequivalence
• anomalousness

Synonym Chooser

How is the word resemblance distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of resemblance are analogy, likeness, similarity, and similitude. While all these words mean "agreement or correspondence in details," resemblance implies similarity chiefly in appearance or external qualities.

statements that bear little resemblance to the truth

When might analogy be a better fit than resemblance?

The synonyms analogy and resemblance are sometimes interchangeable, but analogy implies likeness or parallelism in relations rather than in appearance or qualities.

pointed out analogies to past wars

How are the words likeness and similarity related as synonyms of resemblance?

Likeness implies a closer correspondence than similarity which often implies that things are merely somewhat alike.

a remarkable likeness to his late father

some similarity between the two cases

When is it sensible to use similitude instead of resemblance?

The meanings of similitude and resemblance largely overlap; however, similitude applies chiefly to correspondence between abstractions.

two schools of social thought showing points of similitude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resemblance

In other ways, the events may bear little resemblance to the mass demonstrations in Mr. Trump’s first term, particularly the Women’s March on Washington, which set the tone for the resistance. —Katie Benner, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025

The Mavericks already were without All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who had ACL surgery eight days ago, leaving Kidd to adapt a more balanced approach for a team that bears little resemblance to the one that beat the Clippers in December. —Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2025

The flush-with-cash industry that Whitesell and his peer group helped shape starting in the 1990s bears little resemblance to the one that exists today. —Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025

The pair both wore dapper looks for the occasion — and showed off their striking resemblance to each other. —Erin Clack, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025