liken to

phrasal verb

likened to; likening to; likens to

: to describe (someone or something) as similar to (someone or something else)

Some critics have likened his writing to Faulkner's.

She likened her trip to a pilgrimage.

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The TikTok ban has also earned its fair share of comparisons, including being likened to Nickelodeon's Worldwide Day of Play — an annual event on the channel that encourages kids to step outside and turn off their televisions. —

Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025 Brunelle has been on the receiving end of these comparisons, as he was often likened to British actor Rowan Atkinson, famous for playing Mr. Bean. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025 Save on comfy sneakers, outdoor slippers that shoppers liken to styles from Ugg, stretchy jeans, and more. —

Alyssa Brascia, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025 The company's shares have been likened to meme stocks like AMC Entertainment and GameStop because the stock's success has been based on sentiment rather than hard numbers like revenue and cash flow. —

Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for liken to