How to Use resemblance in a Sentence

resemblance

noun
  • There is no resemblance between her and her sister.
  • He doesn't look exactly like his father, but there is some resemblance.
  • But when does this resemblance come to pass?
    — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Part of this sprang from the movie’s resemblance to a bio-pic.
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2023
  • But the resemblance ends there.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
  • But his own life bore little resemblance to that of his comedic hero.
    — Carlos Valdez Lozano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2020
  • The new Twins see the resemblance too.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The building style took its name from its resemblance to old flat clothes irons.
    — Powered By, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
  • But each bears some resemblance to her at different stages of life.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 29 June 2026
  • Sandler isn't the first one to point out the resemblance between the two men.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Then, Sanders looked at the bronze bust bearing his resemblance.
    — Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 30 July 2021
  • The pair also bear a resemblance.
    — Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • But there the panel resemblance ends.
    — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Courtney shares of her son's resemblance to Kelce.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The fun snap also showed that the father and son share a striking resemblance.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 June 2025
  • In some of her pieces made up of fine spiral designs, there is a striking resemblance to lace.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The fun snap also showed that the father and son share a striking resemblance.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Comments on the post raved about the resemblance Tracee has to both of her parents.
    — Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 22 Apr. 2022
  • North is growing up to share a striking resemblance to her mother.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • North is growing up to share a striking resemblance to her mother.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • This new purse from Quince bears a striking resemblance for a fraction of the price.
    — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The two are sitting in what looks to be a restaurant booth, and their resemblance is striking.
    — Amanda Curran, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Eniiyi is born on the day her mom’s cousin is buried — and the resemblance is uncanny.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Eniiyi is born on the day her mom’s cousin is buried — and the resemblance is uncanny.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
  • The spacious suites bear more resemblance to a stylish city apartment than a boxy cruise ship cabin.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Michel Rivera has a strong resemblance to the Louisville native.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Sep. 2022
  • The resemblance of a cat in the car decal was enough to set her off, which sheds light on how dogs perceive the world.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Grint saw a lot of resemblance between him and his character.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
  • So, given the resemblance, why weren’t the Jam in a pickle?
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The jaw has a series of large and small spikes, outgrowths of the beak that have a passing resemblance to teeth.
    — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Oct. 2020

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