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

Paxton’s lawsuit comes just a few days after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott filed a similar petition asking the Texas Supreme Court to declare that state Rep. Gene Wu, who chairs the House Democratic Caucus, has forfeited his office by leaving Texas. —Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Two decades later, the U.S. undertook a fight against Nicaragua’s Augusto Sandino that bore similar hallmarks to the earlier Philippines campaign. —Time, 8 Aug. 2025

But otherwise, exercising occasionally in the heat isn’t going to make a difference for your overall cardiovascular health or fitness versus doing similar workouts in a cooler space, Dr. Crandall says. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 8 Aug. 2025

Rugged Flex Relaxed Fit Denim Bib Overalls While Jennifer Garner’s exact Carhartt overalls aren’t on sale, this relaxed denim alternative is and offers a similar fit. —Ali Faccenda, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025