Synonyms of similar

similar

adjective

ˈsi-mə-lər 

as in comparable

having qualities in common

the two actresses accidentally wore similar outfits to the same gala

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comparable
• analogous
• like
• alike
• such
• parallel
• identical
• corresponding
• matching
• equivalent
• akin
• resembling
• synonymous
• related
• cognate
• same
• resemblant
• correspondent
• twin
• connate
• suchlike
• on the order of
• ditto
• commensurate
• relatable
• proportionate
• consistent
• virtual
• tantamount
• allied
• kindred
• equal
• congeneric
• interchangeable
• duplicate
• congenial
• uniform
• indistinguishable
• homogeneous
• redundant
• kin
• consonant
• approaching
• conforming
• entire
• coincident
• conformable
• close
• substitutable
• homogenous
• congenerous
• me-too
• fungible
• connatural
• coextensive
• unvarying
• approximating
• selfsame
• unchanging
• unvaried

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• different
• dissimilar
• unlike
• diverse
• various
• distinct
• disparate
• distinguishable
• varied
• varying
• variable
• unakin
• nonequivalent
• unrelated
• inaccurate
• noninterchangeable
• imprecise
• inexact
• unconnected

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective similar contrast with its synonyms?

The words analogous and parallel are common synonyms of similar. While all three words mean "closely resembling each other," similar implies the possibility of being mistaken for each other.

all the houses in the development are similar

When can analogous be used instead of similar?

The synonyms analogous and similar are sometimes interchangeable, but analogous applies to things belonging in essentially different categories but nevertheless having many similarities.

analogous political systems

In what contexts can parallel take the place of similar?

While the synonyms parallel and similar are close in meaning, parallel suggests a marked likeness in the development of two things.

the parallel careers of two movie stars

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of similar

Attendance figures on the first two nights (Monday and Tuesday) were around 59 and 70 per cent capacity, and looked similar to the latter on Wednesday evening. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Mainstream pop has spent years mining this and similar eras, most visibly in the neon synth-pop of the Weeknd and the disco revival around Dua Lipa. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026

The petition argues the case reflects a pattern similar to allegations raised in other cases tied to Golubski. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

The immediate task facing the government is trying to find a way to keep Harper’s killer behind bars without making a similar exemption for all manslaughter convictions. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026