as in resemblances
a point which two or more things share in common
the only similarity between this project and the last one is that both will involve some lab work
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of similarities
The similarities even extend into leadership style.
—
Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
For all their conspicuous differences, Adams and Jefferson shared some important similarities that bound them in these early days.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Practically all of Clint Eastwood’s films were shot in Spain, given the landscape similarities and the facilities available.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The similarities, instead, lie in his maturity and how the playoffs highlight his capacity rather than his inexperience.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The shadow of #MeToo The current moment bears similarities to the upheaval Congress experienced during the #MeToo movement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 May 2026
The golden statue drew criticism over its similarities to the golden calf in the book of Exodus in the Old Testament of the Bible.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
But Jones, who says the pose came about organically, and others agreed the similarities were likely a coincidence.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
But look a bit deeper and there are more than a few similarities.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
For all their conspicuous differences, Adams and Jefferson shared some important similarities that bound them in these early days.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Practically all of Clint Eastwood’s films were shot in Spain, given the landscape similarities and the facilities available.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The similarities, instead, lie in his maturity and how the playoffs highlight his capacity rather than his inexperience.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The shadow of #MeToo The current moment bears similarities to the upheaval Congress experienced during the #MeToo movement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 May 2026
The golden statue drew criticism over its similarities to the golden calf in the book of Exodus in the Old Testament of the Bible.
—Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
But Jones, who says the pose came about organically, and others agreed the similarities were likely a coincidence.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
But look a bit deeper and there are more than a few similarities.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for similarities
resemblances
Noun
-
Most of the film’s other resemblances, of which there are many, prove less distressing.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The market cadence of the past few months has some uncomfortable resemblances to the early 2025 path leading up to that tariff-panic crescendo.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Similarities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similarities. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
