Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

resemblance

noun
/rɪˈzɛmbləns/
Definition
The state of being alike or similar to someone or something.
Examples
  • There is a strong resemblance between the two brothers.
  • The painting bears a resemblance to the artist’s earlier work.
  • The child has a striking resemblance to her mother.
Meaning
Resemblance refers to the way in which two or more things are similar or share a likeness.
Synonyms
  • similarity
  • likeness
  • affinity
  • similarity