Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
startling-similarities
phrase
ˈstɑrtlɪŋ-sɪˈmɪləˌrɪtiz
Definition
Unexpected or surprising resemblances between two or more subjects.
Examples
- Upon analyzing the two stories, we found some startling similarities in their plot twists.
- The researchers reported startling similarities in DNA sequences of the species.
- She pointed out the startling similarities between the two paintings, despite being created centuries apart.
Meaning
Startling similarities refer to notable and often shocking commonalities that emerge when comparing different entities, ideas, or phenomena.
Synonyms
- shocking resemblances
- surprising parallels
- unexpected likenesses
