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as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
the striking similitude between that modern city and the Rome of ancient times
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as in resemblance
a point which two or more things share in common
the two siblings, raised on opposite ends of the country, show some curious similitudes
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Recent Examples of similitude
What’s all the more vexing is how this situation thematically collides with Apollo 10 ½, which dramatizes its hero’s closeness to his space-age dreams through its similitude to real life.
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Vulture, 17 Oct. 2022
Human performers can play at such similitude, but robots fully embody it.
—Sydney Skybetter, Wired, 8 July 2021
Whatever similitude of separation between protesters and police there had been was gone.
—Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 29 May 2020
His adamant individualism is keyed precisely to his rejection of similitude to the manners of anyone else.
—Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2020
Here are the top two innovations in iPad cases at CES 2011—standouts in a sea of similitude.
—Tyghe Trimble, Popular Mechanics, 8 Jan. 2011
Vulture, 17 Oct. 2022
Human performers can play at such similitude, but robots fully embody it.
—Sydney Skybetter, Wired, 8 July 2021
Whatever similitude of separation between protesters and police there had been was gone.
—Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 29 May 2020
His adamant individualism is keyed precisely to his rejection of similitude to the manners of anyone else.
—Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2020
Here are the top two innovations in iPad cases at CES 2011—standouts in a sea of similitude.
—Tyghe Trimble, Popular Mechanics, 8 Jan. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for similitude
Noun
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Mississippi River Delta culture in Louisiana and the Mekong River Delta culture in Vietnam share similarities.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While this may not be a direct response, Banks’ tweets come after fans began to note Banks latest song had stylistic similarities to GloRilla.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
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Creating timepieces that bear little resemblance to ordinary wristwatches (which traditionally feature a dial plate and hands, and attached by a strap, designed to be worn around the wrist) may seem like an unexpected move for Chanel, known for its classic styles.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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Today the flat features a sleek, minimalist kitchen; a formal dining room for 10; a study; and a primary suite with large bay windows, a dressing room, and a very modern bathroom that likely bears little resemblance to Jagger’s days.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Similitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/similitude. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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