likeness

Definition

  • noun: a picture of a person
  • noun: the quality or state of being like
  • synonyms: parallel, similitude, representation

Examples

  • In comparing the two documents, researchers have noted some surprising 'likenesses'. [='similarities']

  • The painting is 'a good likeness' of her. [=the painting looks very much like her]

  • People always remarked on his 'likeness' [='resemblance'] to his late father.

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