Synonyms & related words for resemblance

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of resemblance — including similarity, alikeness, similitude, likeness, semblance, sameness. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to resemblance

Explore words related to resemblance — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include nonresemblance, dissimilitude, resemble, semblable, dissimilarity, unlikeness, homogenetic, similar. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for resemblance

Common synonyms for resemblance include similarity, alikeness, similitude, likeness, semblance, sameness, comparison, likening — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does resemblance come from?

The word resemblance breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root sembl-, from Latin similis (“like, same”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.