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.

Movie quotes

  • (..) If the demon wants you, it will. Forgive me. We've lived too long as scavengers. I believe this is yours. Witch! Her child's the likeness of Alessa. Her child's the next vessel. Stop her! Don't let the witches go down! Come on! Get off her! (..)
    2006 Silent Hill