similarities

plural of similarity
as in resemblances
a point which two or more things share in common the only similarity between this project and the last one is that both will involve some lab work

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Recent Examples of similarities To that end, what’s the biggest differences and similarities between working at a local station and NewsNation? — Brayden Garcia october 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026 Another reason why ElHosseiny sees similarities between his and Holmes’ goals? — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 Continue reading … CASH & CAUTION — Tech powerhouse’s regulatory push bears similarities to a notorious Washington strategy. — FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 In fact, for Lulu, a business owner with a PR agency based in London and Shanghai, the price — and design similarities to Galliano’s previous work at Maison Margiela and Dior — was the draw. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Klobuchar noted the similarities in Atlanta’s and Iowa’s team names and accused Schmitt of relying on false information to suggest Smith had secretly traveled to Atlanta. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026 Bono was a fan of Rosalía’s 2025 album Lux and acknowledged the similarities between their two album titles, both inspired by light. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 And because of their similarities, both are subject to the same political and market pressures. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 That's when Wilkinsburg police turned the case over to Allegheny County given all the similarities. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for similarities
resemblances
Noun
  • To make the resemblances convincing, Gethings recruited participants by complementing their standout features and promising to accentuate them with the help of hair and makeup stylists in a studio setting.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 30 May 2026
  • Most of the film’s other resemblances, of which there are many, prove less distressing.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026

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