Synonyms of resembling

resembling 1 of 2

adjective

as in like

having qualities in common

resembling Impressionist landscapes were hung side by side so that visitors could compare how fellow artists treated the same subject matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• like
• similar
• comparable
• analogous
• alike
• such
• akin
• matching
• corresponding
• parallel
• equivalent
• identical
• resemblant
• synonymous
• cognate
• connate
• related
• correspondent
• twin
• suchlike
• on the order of
• same
• ditto
• commensurate
• tantamount
• virtual
• proportionate
• relatable
• consistent
• allied
• conforming
• indistinguishable
• interchangeable
• uniform
• approaching
• congenial
• homogeneous
• congeneric
• equal
• kin
• approximating
• kindred
• conformable
• redundant
• duplicate
• homogenous
• consonant
• close
• entire
• substitutable
• coextensive
• coincident
• connatural
• fungible
• unchanging
• unvarying
• me-too
• congenerous
• selfsame
• unvaried

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• different
• unlike
• dissimilar
• diverse
• distinguishable
• various
• distinct
• disparate
• variable
• varied
• varying
• unakin
• nonequivalent
• noninterchangeable
• inaccurate
• unrelated
• imprecise
• inexact
• unconnected

resembling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of resemble

as in approaching

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

• approaching
• suggesting
• recalling
• feeling
• looking
• approximating
• appearing
• seeming
• mirroring
• nearing
• acting
• sounding
• making
• coming off (as)
• comparing (with)
• coming across (as)
• duplicating
• equaling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of resembling

Verb

The result is a chain of polite, yet simultaneously radical buildings with an exciting contour resembling a mountainous landscape – adding ‘bergen’ in De Bergen! — Bridget Borgobello july 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

The social platform lets millions of users interact through avatars resembling anime characters, animals, robots and humans. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 July 2026

Meanwhile, shoe designs started becoming lower cut, resembling a modern sneaker more and more. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Aside from the graphics of the nuggets and hand gestures, Soules' packaging also features a cartoon character resembling Trevillian. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Highlights in the collection included a statement necklace with segments resembling the twigs of a bird’s nest and a horseshoe ring, one of the brand’s bestsellers. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

However, over 10 or 15 years, the accumulation stops resembling a portfolio and starts looking like a filing system—organized by the moment, not by intent. — Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

SpudCell is still primitive, most closely resembling a bacterium. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 1 July 2026

The mushroom bob is characterized by its round, uniform length around the entire head, resembling the cap of a mushroom. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 1 July 2026