analogousness

noun

Definition of analogousnessnext
as in affinity

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  1. affinity
  2. equivalence
  3. equation
  4. equivalency
  5. similarity
  6. parity
  7. semblance
  8. resemblance
Noun
  • The Ice Age mammals, which should not be confused with the larger woolly mammoths, seemed to have an had an affinity for Orange County, where this one — and about a third of the state’s total — have been found.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The folkloric nature of herbal practices will entice the Taurus’ affinity for storytelling, and patience will empower them to stick around for the lesson on mind-altering mushrooms.
    Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of affinity
Noun
  • There cannot be this false moral equivalence in our discourse.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The same illogic leads the progressive Left to equate Israel’s defense against Hamas terrorists with the October 7 atrocities, and to draw false equivalences between Daniel Penny’s intervention on a subway and Mangione’s premeditated execution.
    Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of equivalence
Noun
  • Or people who are in the thoughtful side of the equation.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Jenny wins for the women, despite an asthma moment, and successfully removes herself from the target equation, securing her spot in the Final.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of equation
Noun
  • Kiana studied for high-school equivalency tests and worked as a clerk at an AutoZone.
    John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Several states already treat completion of the DP as equivalent to a high school diploma, but Oregon became the first to extend the same equivalency to the career program.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of equivalency
Noun
  • The two women are coworkers at a clinic, which is about where their similarities end.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Arm argued that similarities to the Arm ISA designate the CPU designs as Arm derivatives, but according to Dr. Annavaran’s testimony, the hardware is still developed independently of the ISA.
    Jim McGregor, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of similarity
Noun
  • The focus on short-term growth—building a fanbase, securing sponsorships, negotiating media rights deals, and ensuring competitive parity among teams—aligns well with a centralized ownership structure.
    Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Commissioner Kevin Thompson termed the vote a matter of parity and fairness.
    Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of parity
Noun
  • Palace lost any semblance of physical control with Mateta’s withdrawal against Arsenal.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Since then, the number of democracies across the world—with durable governing institutions, peaceful rotations of power, and some semblance of law—has roughly flatlined.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of semblance
Noun
  • The cast takes a motorboat to a giant, crusty-ass pirate ship in the middle of the ocean named Sinister, with an uncanny resemblance to the Flying Dutchman from SpongeBob SquarePants.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Pfeiffer responded, sharing her appreciation for the uncanny resemblance.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of resemblance
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