Synonyms of similar

similar

adjective

ˈsi-mə-lər 

as in comparable

having qualities in common

the two actresses accidentally wore similar outfits to the same gala

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective similar contrast with its synonyms?

The words analogous and parallel are common synonyms of similar. While all three words mean "closely resembling each other," similar implies the possibility of being mistaken for each other.

all the houses in the development are similar

When can analogous be used instead of similar?

The synonyms analogous and similar are sometimes interchangeable, but analogous applies to things belonging in essentially different categories but nevertheless having many similarities.

analogous political systems

In what contexts can parallel take the place of similar?

While the synonyms parallel and similar are close in meaning, parallel suggests a marked likeness in the development of two things.

the parallel careers of two movie stars

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of similar

The disparity between supply and demand for these shows was similar to when McCartney played three nights at New York’s 575-capacity Bowery Ballroom in February 2025. —Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026

Three similar communities — in Daytona Beach and Watersound, Florida, and Hilton Head, South Carolina — opened as Latitude Margaritaville retirement communities in recent years, all three of which Minto Communities built. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026

Egede shared similar sentiments. —Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026

The Los Angeles County Board of Commissioners approved similar plans. —ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026