alikeness

noun

Definition of alikenessnext
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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  1. similarity
  2. resemblance
Noun
  • Two weeks later, back in Amsterdam, he was stunned to see another patient with strong similarities.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The one similarity is they’re all made by incredibly exciting filmmakers.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of similarity
Noun
  • Amazon is launching a new lineup of tablets that bear almost no resemblance to any tablet Amazon has ever launched before.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The ongoing heat wave across the Golden State bears little resemblance to weather that reminds people of pumpkin spice and fall leaves, at least for now.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of resemblance
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“Alikeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alikeness. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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