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
Leans Democratic Maine is undergoing a similar gubernatorial race to the one currently shaping up in New Jersey.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
The weather today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with seasonable warm temperatures and good overnight humidity recovery.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In the photos, Adalyn wears a pink dress similar to the one her mother wore in her maternity shoot.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The online response has been overwhelmingly positive, as many people even shared their own similar experiences too.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
The weather today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with seasonable warm temperatures and good overnight humidity recovery.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In the photos, Adalyn wears a pink dress similar to the one her mother wore in her maternity shoot.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The online response has been overwhelmingly positive, as many people even shared their own similar experiences too.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for similar
Adjective
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Israeli F-15s had no comparable missile to the Phoenix at that time.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Neither quarterback lit the world on fire as a rookie, though Maye posted comparable -- if not better -- stats to Williams with less playing time.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It can also be explained from basic scientific principles and is roughly analogous to the way a dry surface, such as pavement, warms more than a moist surface, such as soil, on a hot, sunny day.—
Nadir Jeevanjee,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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Consider the analogous case of GPS navigation and spatial cognition.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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Here are two reasons why partners do not necessarily need to be alike to be happy, according to the 2025 study.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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There was no such good fortune this time in the Pacific Northwest as Washington proved to be too big, too fast and too good, coming in as a 35-point favorite and then unleashing a record performance.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Energy Foundation China, the nonprofit group mentioned by Lucci, is one such major funder of domestic environmental nonprofit organizations, disbursing tens of millions of dollars each year to support American activists while operating under the oversight of the CCP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Similar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similar. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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