as in like
having qualities in common
resembling Impressionist landscapes were hung side by side so that visitors could compare how fellow artists treated the same subject matter
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as in approaching
to look or be like (someone or something)
He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament. Terrier dogs closely resemble each other.
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Recent Examples of resembling
Edward Segal, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The aircraft displays prominent chine lines extending to the nose, resembling aspects of the J-20 fighter jet’s central fuselage.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
Turning into the entrance, waiting staff warmly welcomed us and led us up a stone path to the main building, an indoor-outdoor wooden structure resembling a giant treehouse.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Three years on from escaping Scarlet Witch's spell that trapped the town Westview, New Jersey in an alternate dimension resembling an old TV show, Agatha enlists the help of a new coven of witches (including a game Aubrey Plaza) to take on old enemies and regain her powers.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
For strength, endurance and self-discipline Onyx is a stone of strength, resilience and protection, resembling Capricorn's determined and ambitious nature.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The soft, collapsible heel wrap—resembling neoprene—gently molds to the shape of your heel, providing a snug yet nonconstricting feel.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
The table was set with slices of watermelon as well as cucumber and tomato salads, and a steamed bread called jin momo resembling Chinese bao.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gucci Gucci faced backlash in 2019 over a sweater that was perceived as racially insensitive and resembling blackface, Stephanie Schirru, founder of Dynamically Branded, pointed out.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The aircraft displays prominent chine lines extending to the nose, resembling aspects of the J-20 fighter jet’s central fuselage.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
Turning into the entrance, waiting staff warmly welcomed us and led us up a stone path to the main building, an indoor-outdoor wooden structure resembling a giant treehouse.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Three years on from escaping Scarlet Witch's spell that trapped the town Westview, New Jersey in an alternate dimension resembling an old TV show, Agatha enlists the help of a new coven of witches (including a game Aubrey Plaza) to take on old enemies and regain her powers.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
For strength, endurance and self-discipline Onyx is a stone of strength, resilience and protection, resembling Capricorn's determined and ambitious nature.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The soft, collapsible heel wrap—resembling neoprene—gently molds to the shape of your heel, providing a snug yet nonconstricting feel.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
The table was set with slices of watermelon as well as cucumber and tomato salads, and a steamed bread called jin momo resembling Chinese bao.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembling
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With similar conditions forecast, the state's proactive measures aim to mitigate risks to residents and critical infrastructure.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The seating position is a quirk of the car, similar to the Countach.Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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Greenland's area is more comparable to that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is still slightly larger.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Airlines must maintain ventilation systems that supply about half a pound of fresh air per minute for each passenger – comparable to other public spaces.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Stern, who played bumbling burglar Marv in Home Alone, recently reflected on filming the holiday classic, even recalling when Joe Pesci accidentally bit young Macaulay Culkin's finger while shooting one of the movie's intimidation scenes.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Infini-attention handles recent tokens like a normal transformer, remembering them and recalling them using an attention mechanism.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Top 10 Center Fielders There is no other MLB team in the Toronto media market, so Guerrero's situation will not be perfectly analogous to the precedents set by Soto and Ohtani.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The table lamp adds an analogous touch by pairing colors that are next to each other on the color wheel: yellow and orange.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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Various bills filed in Congress since Trump first announced his plans are more alike than not, but among the differences is the handling payroll taxes, including FICA, which helps fund Medicare and Social Security.Matthew Glowicki, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
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Soto is looking at various avenues to help youth baseball players.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cardinale expressed concern that many will be looking to exploit any potential flaws in the prosecution's case.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Yet this emotional matching merely validates the high-conflict person's perspective that the situation warrants such intensity.Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In their different ways, such writers as Pavese, Carlo Levi, Alberto Moravia, Natalia Ginzburg, and Vasco Pratolini, along with newcomers like Calvino and Beppe Fenoglio, contributed to a golden age of Italian writing.Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Resembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembling. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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