as in to feel
to look or be like (someone or something)
He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament. Terrier dogs closely resemble each other.
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Recent Examples of resemble
The aesthetic resembles a popular Mexican style of dress called buchona, characterized by flashy accessories and cinched waists.
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Yasara Gunawardena, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
While the poster did not tag a specific location in the park, the interior of the building closely resembles World of Disney.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 10 July 2025
Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 July 2025
The two then end up in a dynamic that resembles that of Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling, Baum says.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
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Yasara Gunawardena, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
While the poster did not tag a specific location in the park, the interior of the building closely resembles World of Disney.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 10 July 2025
Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 July 2025
The two then end up in a dynamic that resembles that of Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling, Baum says.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resemble
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The picturesque port city embraces its past and readily shares it with visitors, though not in a way that feels like schoolwork.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Between two islanders being kicked off after past racist posts resurfaced, producers switching and removing fan-favorite challenges to fewer recouplings and the fandom becoming more toxic, viewers felt that the experience was tainted by these factors.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Caught sketching dresses in her Ancient Greek class, the professor suggested Rogge become a designer. 2002 - 2004 Read law at Université Notre Dame de la Paix, Namur.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Benny Johnson, the influencer who published his interview with Speaker Johnson on Tuesday, suggested that Trump’s law-and-order team haul former President Bill Clinton in for questioning.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Bardugo recalled the uproarious reaction to her first book, Ninth House, a bold tale following a Yale student that seeks to uncover the university's secret societies.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Since recalls generally fall under warranty coverage, these new concerns directly contribute to these costs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This wasn’t the first time a mayoral candidate approached another to drop out of the race.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The Harley-Davidson Homecoming concerts at Veterans Park July 12 are proceeding as planned after the concerts July 11 were called off around 6 p.m. due to approaching storms.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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The sky turned hazy, health officials urged residents to stay inside, and what once seemed like gradual progress toward cleaner air suddenly felt alarmingly fragile.—
Youssef Rafik,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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While creating media for virtual and mixed reality may seem like a departure from developing content for 2-D screens, Seiden says the secret to success is a tactic media companies are already familiar with: exclusivity.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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As entrepreneurship becomes more global and technical barriers to entry continue to rise, the demand for operational support appears to be universal.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But the name Sullivan appeared in 1900 as the 898th most popular name.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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What to look for in quality grain-free dog foods Whole protein The best grain-free dog foods are wholesome, and their primary ingredients should include whole animal proteins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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And who better to look to for inspiration than Martha Stewart?—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Resemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resemble. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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