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
Several previous stages of the race held before Sunday had been shortened or changed because of similar protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.
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Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Her exact sweater has a similar sleeveless design and high neckline to her $298 pick.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
The technology behind the rollout is nothing new, and similar features are expected to launch this year on other platforms.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
There were similar comments about inspiration from Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem last summer, and by Indian Neeraj Chopra in 2021.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Her exact sweater has a similar sleeveless design and high neckline to her $298 pick.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
The technology behind the rollout is nothing new, and similar features are expected to launch this year on other platforms.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
There were similar comments about inspiration from Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem last summer, and by Indian Neeraj Chopra in 2021.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for similar
Adjective
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By reducing time spent at charging stations, the technology aims to make the EV ownership experience more comparable to refueling a conventional vehicle.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants are actively seeking to reduce their reliance on international suppliers, but domestic alternatives aren't always available or comparable.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By way of comparison, Fox averaged a little north of 13 million viewers with its analogous Week 1 window a year ago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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With analog simulators, physicists map a quantum system of interest onto an analogous system — one that obeys equations of the same form but is easier to configure and observe in a lab.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
5 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
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As such, this deep reliance on social media by Nepalese society turned the ban into a flashpoint for public dissent.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Whether someone's interests bore you or a mispronunciation is getting on your nerves, approach every conversation about such subjects with grace.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Similar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similar. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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