as in suggests
to look or be like (someone or something)
He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament. Terrier dogs closely resemble each other.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resembles
While Minnesota could use a true point guard to pair next to Edwards, that may not be a big enough needle mover to close what currently resembles a Grand Canyon-sized gap between Minnesota and the conference’s top two teams.
—
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
This increasingly resembles what Japan accomplished in consumer electronics during the 1970s and 1980s—but on a much larger scale.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The still resembles a work of modern art.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Give your bed a garden-fresh appearance with this quilt from Laura Ashley that has intricate stitching that resembles a trellis.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Like the name implies, the shape resembles an animal’s talons with its extremely curved line ending in a sharp point.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Up close, the vast expanse of the human skin resembles an unknown landscape, maybe similar to the lunar terrain, with craters and elevations in the form of minuscule blemishes, hairs, and cutaneous eruptions.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
And the single, graceful bridge that is centered upon the land’s backdrop mountain range closely resembles Pasadena’s own Colorado Street Bridge, although there’s no roaring waterfall next to the original.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Tehrani said sellers are adjusting to a market that no longer resembles the rapid price growth prior to 2020.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
This increasingly resembles what Japan accomplished in consumer electronics during the 1970s and 1980s—but on a much larger scale.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The still resembles a work of modern art.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Give your bed a garden-fresh appearance with this quilt from Laura Ashley that has intricate stitching that resembles a trellis.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Like the name implies, the shape resembles an animal’s talons with its extremely curved line ending in a sharp point.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Up close, the vast expanse of the human skin resembles an unknown landscape, maybe similar to the lunar terrain, with craters and elevations in the form of minuscule blemishes, hairs, and cutaneous eruptions.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
And the single, graceful bridge that is centered upon the land’s backdrop mountain range closely resembles Pasadena’s own Colorado Street Bridge, although there’s no roaring waterfall next to the original.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Tehrani said sellers are adjusting to a market that no longer resembles the rapid price growth prior to 2020.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembles
Verb
-
However, a new Gartner study suggests the story may be more complicated.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
-
The pair suggests that our visual culture is so polished and optimized that interiors crave authenticity.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
Skoal Room, the lobby bar, feels worlds away from the clean whites of the check-in desk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
-
There’s something that just feels right about being in Macca’s universe, any time a clarinet shows up.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
One route involves interpolation, recontextualization, and refocusing; the other approaches transposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
-
What remains of Genius Group is a prolific legacy that revolutionized the way the industry approaches denim design.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
Nyong’o recalls her scene partner’s magnetic qualities, as well as his brotherly protectiveness at their closing-night party.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
-
Millet, who is now trying to raise funds to help Josué’s family bury him, recalls the promise the youngster once made to his father while watching Haiti play.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
That rejection story appears in Bridges’s memoir for older students, Through My Eyes, not in the picture books.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
-
But with Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak expressing their desire to not play a young quarterback right away, the veteran Cousins appears in the driver’s seat to start Week 1.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
-
Regardless of his emotions and excitement about playing in New York, Morabito seems to be able to keep a level head and take it all in stride.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
-
While the game never went away, its recent explosion in popularity seems linked to a post-pandemic yearning for social connection, combined with influential stars posting their mahj passion and the collectible beauty of the tile sets themselves.—
Ingrid Schmidt,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
Vogue consulted with masterful artists such as Tasha Reiko Brown, Amy Komorowski, Emma Day, and Aika Danica Flores to get their tricks for achieving low-key, everyday makeup looks that are undetectable to even the most trained of eyes.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
-
With the war between New Jersey and Shah of Iran impersonator Phil Leotardo ending in dramatic fashion, Tony can now breathe a brief sigh of relief, though his crew now looks like a shell of its former self and there are looming indictments hanging over our favorite mob boss's head.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Resembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembles. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
