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
From superhero hits like The Umbrella Academy to shows about a group of kids taking on monsters like Goosebumps, here are 15 shows similar to Stranger Things.
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Keith Langston, People.com, 6 July 2025
Tragically, under similar circumstances in 2005, federal district judge Joan Lefkow’s husband and mother were killed in an attempt on her life.
—Andre M. Davis, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
Using too much detergent can also have a similar result, leaving behind a residue that causes stiff fibers and reduced absorbency.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Be Doing Right Now? To navigate the synthetic media era, the DOJ and other similar institutions need a mindset and technological shift.
—Jason Crawforth, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Keith Langston, People.com, 6 July 2025
Tragically, under similar circumstances in 2005, federal district judge Joan Lefkow’s husband and mother were killed in an attempt on her life.
—Andre M. Davis, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
Using too much detergent can also have a similar result, leaving behind a residue that causes stiff fibers and reduced absorbency.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Be Doing Right Now? To navigate the synthetic media era, the DOJ and other similar institutions need a mindset and technological shift.
—Jason Crawforth, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for similar
Adjective
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Yes, Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The war between Russia and Ukraine is not perfectly analogous to contingencies that the United States may face in the future, and not every lesson in Ukraine is applicable to U.S. military planning, but this war is nonetheless full of instructive technological innovations and breakthroughs.—
JON FINER,
Foreign Affairs,
7 July 2025
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And the concho found fans across the world—especially among people who see its plight as analogous to their own, and who have latched on to it as a symbol of resilience.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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Why Open Networks Make Sense Supply chains are deeply complex, and no two systems are alike.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Adaptability Is Key No two performances are alike because no two audiences are alike.—
Dr. Jen Donnell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For centuries, explorers relied on such vantage points to map their surroundings.—
Ben Verghese,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Google signed a deal to buy power generated through nuclear fusion, only the second such agreement to use the as-yet-unviable technology.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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“Similar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similar. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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