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similarity Synonyms

Another word for similarity

Choosing another word for similarity depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or fact of being similar; a quality of mutual resemblance or likeness without being identical.

Usage Example

"The striking resemblance between the two handwriting samples convinced the investigators."

Strongest
resemblance
likeness
Strong
sameness
comparability
correspondence
parallel
analogy
congruence
Weak
affinity

• noun (Context 2)

A shared feature, trait, or aspect in which things or people resemble each other.

Usage Example

"Despite their different cultural backgrounds, the two authors share many stylistic similarities."

Strongest
commonality
parallel
Strong
overlap
resemblance
correspondence

Opposites of similarity

The opposite of similarity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dissimilarity
difference
unlikeness
contrast
disparity
distinction
divergence
discrepancy
See all opposites of similarity

• Nearby Words

sim
simian
similar
similarity
similarly
simile
simmer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Similarity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/similarity
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