resemblance
noun
re·sem·blance
ri-ˈzem-blən(t)s 
1
a
: the quality or state of resembling
especially
: correspondence in appearance or superficial qualities
b
: a point of likeness : similarity
2
3
archaic
: characteristic appearance
4
obsolete
: probability
Synonyms
Examples of resemblance in a Sentence
He doesn't look exactly like his father, but there is some resemblance.
There is no resemblance between her and her sister.
Recent Examples on the Web
At the top of the list: Steve Martin, who, with his wispy white hair, glasses and genial dad-like demeanor, bears a certain resemblance to Walz.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Multiple promotions for The Flip Off that intentionally leaned into the complicated relationships between the foursome have been shared by its stars since May — including a clip that was a play on Christina and Heather’s resemblance.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
Exuding a disregard for the way things were, these atypical EVs place a finer emphasis on four-digit horsepower and ultra-slippery aerodynamics, all while introducing avant-garde design cues that bear little resemblance to those found on more familiar six- and seven-figure sleds.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
Death in the Air $30 $27 Amazon Ram Murali’s debut novel, Death in the Air (Harper Collins) is set in an exclusive Indian retreat bearing an uncanny resemblance to certain high-end spas touting regional expertise in, say, traditional Ayurvedic principles, while simultaneously cashing in on them.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 18 July 2024
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
Multiple promotions for The Flip Off that intentionally leaned into the complicated relationships between the foursome have been shared by its stars since May — including a clip that was a play on Christina and Heather’s resemblance.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
Exuding a disregard for the way things were, these atypical EVs place a finer emphasis on four-digit horsepower and ultra-slippery aerodynamics, all while introducing avant-garde design cues that bear little resemblance to those found on more familiar six- and seven-figure sleds.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
Death in the Air $30 $27 Amazon Ram Murali’s debut novel, Death in the Air (Harper Collins) is set in an exclusive Indian retreat bearing an uncanny resemblance to certain high-end spas touting regional expertise in, say, traditional Ayurvedic principles, while simultaneously cashing in on them.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 18 July 2024
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“Resemblance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resemblance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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resemblance
noun
re·sem·blance
ri-ˈzem-blən(t)s
1
a
: the quality or state of resembling : similarity
b
: a point of likeness
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