English · Word Candidate

resemblance

/ɹɪˈzɛmbləns/

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Also seen as: resemblances

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Meaning · English

The quality or state of resembling.

Noun

His wife and sister had too many points of resemblance, not to entertain a strong and mutual dislike.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

That which resembles, or is similar; a representation; a likeness.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “resemblance” mean?

The quality or state of resembling.

Is “resemblance” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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