What is another word for resemblances?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈɛmblənsɪz] (IPA)

There are several synonyms that can be used for the word "resemblances." These include similarities, likenesses, parallels, correlations, affinities, correspondences, and analogies. While all of these words convey the idea of two things being similar in some way, each has its own subtle shade of meaning. For example, similarities and likenesses suggest a close resemblance, while parallels and correlations indicate a more general connection. Affinities and correspondences often imply a deeper underlying connection between two things, while analogies suggest a comparison between two complex ideas or systems. Understanding the nuances of these words can help writers to choose the best synonym for their specific context.

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Usage examples for Resemblances

Lastly, the Gha, as far as very short comparison goes, is neither Tambu nor Tembu: nor yet Kouri-though it has a few resemblances to all.
"The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies"
Robert Gordon Latham
There are lots of chance resemblances.
"Grace Harlowe's Senior Year at High School or The Parting of the Ways"
Jessie Graham Flower
The natural predominance in them of fancy needs the check of accurate perception, associated with accurate expression; accurate perception, first, of the individuality of objects, their form, size, color, direction, their mutual resemblances and contrasts, and the no less accurate perception of their relations to each other and to the child.
"Education in The Home, The Kindergarten, and The Primary School"
Elizabeth P. Peabody

Famous quotes with Resemblances

  • Men always talk about the most important things to perfect strangers. In the perfect stranger we perceive man himself; the image of a God is not disguised by resemblances to an uncle or doubts of wisdom of a mustache.
    Gilbert K. Chesterton
  • Men always talk about the most important things to perfect strangers. In the perfect stranger we perceive man himself; the image of a God is not disguised by resemblances to an uncle or doubts of wisdom of a mustache.
    G. K. Chesterton
  • Whenever, therefore, people are deceived and form opinions wide of the truth, it is clear that the error has slid into their minds through the medium of certain resemblances to that truth.
    Socrates
  • a boy is easily led to seecertain resemblances in words.and the observation of likeness and unlikeness of this kind may be taught in the humblest schools. It is a very potent method of forming boys to observe, to distinguish and to classify.
    George Long (scholar)
  • But the greatest thing by far is to have a command of metaphor. This alone cannot be imparted by another; it is the mark of genius, for to make good metaphors implies an eye for resemblances.
    Aristotle

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