as in comparable
having qualities in common
the two actresses accidentally wore similar outfits to the same gala
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Recent Examples of similar
The recipe is similar, with a few additions that send these cookies to the top of our list.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Lauper was introduced by Chappell Roan, an artist with similar torch-bearing qualities and an unmistakable head of hair.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Two decades ago, similar scenes unfolded in the very same region, sparking global outrage.
—ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
On Tracker, Ackles portrays Russell, Colter’s charismatic and rebellious older brother, who has a similar skill set and lack of stable home life.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Lauper was introduced by Chappell Roan, an artist with similar torch-bearing qualities and an unmistakable head of hair.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Two decades ago, similar scenes unfolded in the very same region, sparking global outrage.
—ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
On Tracker, Ackles portrays Russell, Colter’s charismatic and rebellious older brother, who has a similar skill set and lack of stable home life.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for similar
Adjective
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After an office romance begins, employee retention at the organization drops by six percentage points, meaning turnover is 14% greater than in comparable firms.—
Emily Nix,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Putting aside the visceral appeal of the reference to insider trading, are these allegations actually comparable to criminal insider trading in the securities regime?—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That said, the extra boost from set-top boxes and connected TVs isn’t likely to beat out the final tally for the analogous broadcast in 2017.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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That case established a new Second Amendment test, holding that modern-day regulations regarding gun rights must have an analogous historical regulation.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Humans and wildlife alike feast on the fruit, with a taste between a banana and a pineapple and a custard-like texture.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Still, some military analysts remain cautious, noting that satellites are built to endure intense cosmic radiation with hardened components and shielding, leaving open the question of whether such directed energy could penetrate these defenses.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The first such jump in the world took place at a Rolling Stones concert in 1964; the first one in the Soviet Union happened twenty years later, at a Velikije Luki concert in 1984.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Similar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similar. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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