as in similarity
the quality or state of having many qualities in common
since they're identical twins, you shouldn't be so surprised at the alikeness of their personal tastes
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Noun
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The trio could be a modern take on Sex and the City, but their passions for fashion and raunchy recaps are where the similarities end.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025 -
Due to their nutritional similarities, the choice between pumpkin and summer squash may come down to your personal taste preferences.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Joyce's nebula scene captures the expanding shell of the supernova remnant CTB 1, also known as both the Garlic Nebula and the Medulla Nebula for its resemblance to both the bulbous plant and the human brain.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Rob even shared a photo of Dream wearing one of his childhood shirts in 2021, and the resemblance was uncanny.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Alikeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alikeness. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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