resemblance
word
/ɹiˈzɛmbɫəns/
ri-ZEM-bluhns
/ɹɪsˈɛmbləns/
ri-ZEM-bluhns
Definition
Resemblance is the way in which two or more things look, sound, or seem similar to each other.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or written contexts. Common phrases: 'bear a resemblance,' 'family resemblance,' 'striking resemblance.' It describes similarity in appearance, not exact sameness. Don't confuse with 'likeness' or 'similarity'—'resemblance' implies partial, not complete, similarity.
Spanish: semejanza - parecidoPortuguese (BR): semelhança - parecençaPortuguese (PT): semelhança - parecençaChinese (Simplified): 相似 - 相像Chinese (Traditional): 相似 - 相像Hindi: समानता - मिलती-जुलती बातArabic: تشابه - شبهBengali: সাদৃশ্য - মিলRussian: сходство - похожестьJapanese: 類似 - 似ていることVietnamese: sự giống nhau - nét tương đồngKorean: 닮음 - 유사성Turkish: benzerlikUrdu: مماثلت - مشابہتIndonesian: kemiripan - persamaan
Example Sentences
There is a resemblance between the twins.
basic
The painting has a resemblance to a famous artist's work.
basic
You really bear a resemblance to your grandfather.
natural
I see a strong resemblance between you and your mother.
basic
There’s a striking resemblance between the two actors.
natural
The two songs have some resemblance, but they’re not the same.
natural