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

  • (..) But not much longer--!" "Oh mediator, have you finally come?" "You called me-- here I am!" "Rotwang, give the Machine-Man the likeness of that girl." "I shall show discord between them and her! I shall destroy their belief in this woman--" "Leave me alone now, Joh Fredersen... (..)
    1927 Metropolis