as in comparable
having qualities in common
the two actresses accidentally wore similar outfits to the same gala
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Recent Examples of similar
For years, researchers suspected that a similar predator was responsible for the fossil fragments, but lacked a convincing candidate.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
That’s a seismic shift from last September, when a similar poll found only 42 percent of Americans were opposed.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
South Africa’s 2010 tournament was preceded by the police’s use of rubber bullets and tear gas to put down labor strikes after a similar public outcry.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Others might have a similar surprise related to sports or something to do with your kids or the arts.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
That’s a seismic shift from last September, when a similar poll found only 42 percent of Americans were opposed.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
South Africa’s 2010 tournament was preceded by the police’s use of rubber bullets and tear gas to put down labor strikes after a similar public outcry.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Others might have a similar surprise related to sports or something to do with your kids or the arts.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for similar
Adjective
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Accessible rooms are available, putting this hotel head and shoulders above comparable historic properties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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No, Love Island contestants aren’t exactly producing dialogue comparable to The Bard of Avon’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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StubHub said the demand for Game 3 tickets at MSG is analogous to the Super Bowl.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The Accommodations On Mustique, no two villas are alike.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rooms In the Agassiz mansion, no two rooms are alike.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The menu is full of twists-on-classics such as the Clean Dirty Martini, served with a frozen cube of olive juice, and the Ritz Pimms with, of course, many secret ingredients in addition to ginger ale, Champagne, and garnishes of fruit, cucumber, fresh mint and griottine cherries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The big story In 2026, animal spirits are driving investments in artificial intelligence firms, valuing stocks such as TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix at over a trillion dollars.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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