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
The recipe is similar, with a few additions that send these cookies to the top of our list.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Lauper was introduced by Chappell Roan, an artist with similar torch-bearing qualities and an unmistakable head of hair.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Two decades ago, similar scenes unfolded in the very same region, sparking global outrage.
—ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
On Tracker, Ackles portrays Russell, Colter’s charismatic and rebellious older brother, who has a similar skill set and lack of stable home life.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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After an office romance begins, employee retention at the organization drops by six percentage points, meaning turnover is 14% greater than in comparable firms.—
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Putting aside the visceral appeal of the reference to insider trading, are these allegations actually comparable to criminal insider trading in the securities regime?—
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The story positions the protagonist’s work as analogous to nurturing a child.—
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The international sphere faces analogous pressures.—
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Humans and wildlife alike feast on the fruit, with a taste between a banana and a pineapple and a custard-like texture.—
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One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.—
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Being entrusted with such secret knowledge conferred a special power on Skinny Pedro.—
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In addition to West Virginia, six other states have targeted food dyes with new laws or executive orders, requiring warning labels on food with certain dyes or banning the sale of such products in schools.—
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“Similar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similar. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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