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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 resembles
The new supporting cast even vaguely resembles their earlier Franco counterparts.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
According to Alexandre Lacroix, a sculpture expert who helped authenticate the artwork, the girl on her knees resembles Claudel, while the male figure references Rodin’s Burghers of Calais, per the Art Newspaper’s Claudia Barbieri Childs.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
The sculpture resembles the Stanley Cup trophy and contains water that is, in fact, melted rink ice from noteworthy NHL games, usually Stanley Cup games.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Following fan confusion at a Kansas City Chiefs game on Christmas that led to fans thinking Taylor Swift was in attendance, a woman who resembles the pop star has spoken out about the confusion.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The exterior of Deep Dive Dubai resembles a giant oyster — a nod to the United Arab Emirates' pearl diving heritage.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
The close-up shows a blurry shape that resembles a fly.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Dracula, a creature of CGI as much as a creature of the night, resembles something in between a gargoyle and Slenderman Gollum.
—Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
This is currently inaccessible, but once the update drops this will be a fully explorable building that likely resembles the other big warehouses in the other corner of the map.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
According to Alexandre Lacroix, a sculpture expert who helped authenticate the artwork, the girl on her knees resembles Claudel, while the male figure references Rodin’s Burghers of Calais, per the Art Newspaper’s Claudia Barbieri Childs.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
The sculpture resembles the Stanley Cup trophy and contains water that is, in fact, melted rink ice from noteworthy NHL games, usually Stanley Cup games.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Following fan confusion at a Kansas City Chiefs game on Christmas that led to fans thinking Taylor Swift was in attendance, a woman who resembles the pop star has spoken out about the confusion.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The exterior of Deep Dive Dubai resembles a giant oyster — a nod to the United Arab Emirates' pearl diving heritage.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
The close-up shows a blurry shape that resembles a fly.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Dracula, a creature of CGI as much as a creature of the night, resembles something in between a gargoyle and Slenderman Gollum.
—Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
This is currently inaccessible, but once the update drops this will be a fully explorable building that likely resembles the other big warehouses in the other corner of the map.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembles
Verb
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Some, Thomas suggests, may have been apotropaic—that is, intended to ward off evil.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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The company’s impressive 2024 performance so far also suggests a turnaround may be underway.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Civic Science recently revealed in a report that over 80 percent of Americans are worried about food recalls.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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There were more than two dozen food recalls issued in December.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have smoothed out some of the bumps in the road ahead of tonight's GOP budget vote after some House Republicans voiced concerns over potential Medicaid cuts.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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For better or worse, the Framework Laptop 12 appears to be its own separate system, with motherboards, accessories, and a refresh schedule distinct from the 13-inch laptop.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There is some optimism among those connected to the Spanish club about his arrival, which would lessen the potential for more serious moves in January — although multiple sources have told The Athletic that the Englishman moving from Liverpool next month seems unfeasible.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Leeds still have a small squad, so a raft of exits, either loan or permanent, seems unlikely.—
Nancy Froston,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This plant looks similar to its relatives, the more popular Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera x buckleyi)and Thanksgiving cacti (Schlumbergera truncata), which are named for the holidays closest to their bloom times.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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Another agreed that the pants are flattering on short statures, adding that the material feels soft and looks good when worn with the brand’s matching funnel neck sweatshirt.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Resembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembles. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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