similarities

noun

plural of similarity
as in resemblances
a point which two or more things share in common the only similarity between this project and the last one is that both will involve some lab work

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Recent Examples of similarities In the excerpt below, Cope summarizes their stark differences — and even more striking similarities. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026 The Smith investigation was revived after developments in Aime's case prompted Utah County investigators to contact Summit County in May 2025 about similarities between the two killings. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Sergeant Reynolds with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office identified there were similarities between the Laura Aime and Melissa Smith cases. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Koya’s case shares similarities with an incident in Elk Grove last year in which Scott Saetern, 37, was suffering an apparent mental health crisis when police in that city placed him in a restraint device and left him alone. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The similarities continue with the XM4C’s 40mm driver and, by extension, their sound. — John Higgins, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026 However, the two communities have a surprising number of similarities. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 The Italian government has sought to downplay any similarities with the protest movement in France. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 But there are actually a lot of similarities between the department store and Fanatics Commerce, the merchandising arm of the licensed sports platform. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for similarities
resemblances
Noun
  • To make the resemblances convincing, Gethings recruited participants by complementing their standout features and promising to accentuate them with the help of hair and makeup stylists in a studio setting.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 30 May 2026
  • Most of the film’s other resemblances, of which there are many, prove less distressing.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
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