Definition

Noun: 1. Similarity in appearance or external or superficial details: The state or quality of looking like or being similar to someone or something else, often in a way that is noticeable or can be pointed out.

Usage

The word "resemblance" is used to describe how one person or thing is similar in appearance to another. It is often used with verbs like "bear," "have," or "show." It is typically followed by the preposition "to" when specifying what something resembles (e.g., "a resemblance to..."). It can also be used with "between" to link two similar things (e.g., "a resemblance between...").

Examples

• Noun:
  • There is a strong resemblance between the two sisters. (They look very much alike.)
  • The child bears a striking resemblance to his grandfather. (The child looks remarkably like his grandfather.)
  • I can see the family resemblance in their eyes. (Their eyes show they are related.)
  • The painting has only a passing resemblance to the original scene. (The painting looks only slightly like the real scene.)

Advanced Usage

• "bear a resemblance to": To look like or be similar to someone or something.
  • The new building bears a strong resemblance to the old town hall.
• "striking/strong/close resemblance": A very noticeable or obvious similarity.
  • The actor's uncanny resemblance to the historical figure made the performance believable.
• "faint/passing/slight resemblance": A weak or vague similarity.
  • There is only a faint resemblance between his first draft and the final novel.

Variants and Related Words

• Resemble (verb): To look like or be similar to.
  • She closely resembles her mother.
• Resemblant (adjective): Having resemblance; similar (less common).
  • The two species are resemblant in color.

Synonyms

• Similarity: The state of being like something else.
• Likeness: The fact of being similar in appearance.
• Similitude: (Formal) The quality or state of being similar.

Antonyms

• Difference: A point or way in which people or things are dissimilar.
• Dissimilarity: Lack of resemblance; unlikeness.

Noun

1. similarity in appearance or external or superficial details