Resemblance

/rɪˈzɛm.bləns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of resembling or being alike; similarity.

There is a striking resemblance between the twin sisters, making it difficult to tell them apart.

The quality of being similar to someone or something.

The resemblance of the painting to the original masterpiece was remarkable.

A likeness or similarity in appearance or character.

His resemblance to his father is uncanny, especially when they smile.

A comparison or analogy.

The scientist drew a resemblance between the behavior of the animals and that of humans.

An identifying feature or characteristic.

The detective noted the resemblance of the suspect to the composite sketch.

Middle English: from Old French 'ressemblance', based on 'ressembler' meaning 'to resemble'.

a striking resemblance

an obvious and notable similarity.

bear a resemblance to

to be similar in appearance to something.

resemblance to someone

looking or behaving like someone else.

similarity

the state of being similar; likeness.

contrast

the state of being strikingly different from something else.

twinsies

When they showed up in the same outfit, it was like twinsies!

doppelgänger

I saw my doppelgänger at the mall; we looked so alike!