"Resemblance" Example Sentences
1. He bears a striking resemblance to his father.
2. The painting bore little resemblance to the actual scene.
3. The twins were impossible to tell apart due to their close resemblance.
4. There is only a slight resemblance between siblings.
5. The clone shared a remarkable physical resemblance to the original.
6. The resemblance between dogs and wolves is fascinating.
7. The family resemblance was undeniable.
8. There was a remarkable resemblance between the two photos taken decades apart.
9. Her gestures and mannerisms had a striking resemblance to her mother's.
10. The statue bore no resemblance to the king it was meant to depict.
11. There is no real resemblance between ideas and the objects we use to represent them.
12. They noticed a family resemblance in the shape of their noses.
13. The buildings shared little resemblance with one another.
14. His fictional character bore no resemblance to his real personality.
15. A male lion's mane bears no resemblance to a real lion's.
16. The imitation vase bore little resemblance to an authentic antique.
17. The doppelganger had an uncanny physical resemblance to the man.
18. Their theories shared little conceptual resemblance.
19. The metaphor collapses under scrutiny revealing no actual resemblance.
20. The architectural style bore little resemblance to traditional designs.
21. The similarity was purely coincidental, with no fundamental resemblance.
22. Surface resemblance can be deceptive, hiding profound differences underneath.
23. Fossils provide insights into the resemblance between dinosaurs and modern birds.
24. The prototype model bore only a passing resemblance to the production vehicle.
25. Her speech had remarkable resemblances to her grandmother's oratory.
26. The copy had only a passing resemblance to the original painting.
27. The plot resemblances to the earlier story were undeniable.
28. The cartoon character's speech resembled no known language.
29. There are only superficial resemblances between their theories.
30. The differences outweighed any resemblances between the two designs.
31. The resemblance between cherries and plums is largely superficial.
32. Any resemblance between real persons and characters in this book is purely coincidental.
33. The baby bore an uncanny resemblance to her late grandfather.
34. We noted the resemblances between their arguments while acknowledging the differences.
35. Her mannerisms were a dead ringer for her mother's, the resemblance uncanny.
36. There was merely a conceptual resemblance between their ideas, not a thorough congruence.
37. Darwin noted the resemblances between species as evidence of common descent.
38. There is little resemblance between theory and practice in this area.
39. He painted a life-like caricature bearing an uncanny resemblance to his friend.
40. The outline resembled a human but lacked any real resemblance.
41. Darwin focused on similarities and anatomical resemblances between species.
42 The resemblance between brothers was remarkable, even at a distance.
43. His performance bore little resemblance to the real singer's.
44. The resemblance between dogs and certain dinosaurs is striking.
45. There are more differences than resemblances between the two theories.
46. The drawing bore only a passing resemblance to the actual scene.
47. There is a fundamental resemblance between minds regardless of species.
48. His fake passport bore little resemblance to his true identity.
49. The statue's face bore an uncanny resemblance to the artist's dead wife.
50. She instantly recognized her nephew's grin and the familiar resemblance.
51. There was only a passing resemblance between the forged signature and the original.
52. The metaphor broke down under scrutiny, revealing no real conceptual resemblance.
53. The differences between the species outweighed any superficial resemblances.
54. The characters resembled exaggerated stereotypes more than realistic humans.
55. There is only a surface resemblance between diamonds and cubic zirconia.
56. Our theories share more differences than resemblances in my opinion.
57. The caricature relied on exaggerated resemblances to the original face.
58. He saw the undeniable family resemblance in the shape of their noses and mouths.
59. Any resemblance between real and fictional characters is entirely coincidental.
60. The tulip bear only a superficial resemblance to the lotus flower.
Common Phases
1. Bear/have a
resemblance to: Used to describe how two things look similarly. e.g. The puppy bears/has a
resemblance to its mother.
2. Close/strong
resemblance: Two things that look very alike. e.g. The sisters have a close
resemblance due to being twins.
3. Family
resemblance: Similarities found between family members that show a biological connection. e.g. The siblings have a strong family
resemblance in their facial features.
4. Passing
resemblance: Two things that only look somewhat alike. e.g. The imitation handbag bears only a passing
resemblance to the real designer bag.
5. striking/uncanny
resemblance: Two things that look amazingly alike. e.g. The portrait of the daughter bears an uncanny
resemblance to her mother at the same age.
6. Surface
resemblance: Similarities that are only skin deep and not fundamental. e.g. There is only a surface
resemblance between diamonds and cubic zirconia.
7. Bear no/little
resemblance: Used to describe two things that look quite different. e.g. The replica toy bears little
resemblance to the original action figure.
8. Superficial
resemblance: Similarities that are not fundamental or important. e.g. There are only superficial
resemblances between the political parties' platforms.
9. Lacking any real
resemblance: Used to emphasize two things that do not look alike at all. e.g. The imitations lacked any real
resemblance to designer originals.
10. Coincidental
resemblance: Similarities that exist by chance and not necessarily due to a meaningful connection. e.g. Any
resemblance between real persons and characters in the novel is purely coincidental.