Resembling: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is used when one thing looks like or is similar in appearance to another. It often conveys a clear visual similarity.

• The new skyscraper is resembling the old one that was demolished
• The twins are resembling their mother quite a bit

This word is used to describe things that are almost but not exactly the same. It can refer to both appearance and characteristics, and is a more general term.

• The two recipes are very similar, but one uses honey instead of sugar
• Their viewpoints on the issue are similar, though not identical

This term is typically used when two or more things share common features or characteristics. It's often used for side-by-side comparisons.

• The two paintings look very much alike
• The sisters are so alike that people often mistake one for the other

Analogous is used in more formal or technical contexts to indicate that two things are similar in certain ways or serve similar functions, even if they are not identical.

• The structure of an atom is analogous to a solar system
• His role in the company is analogous to that of a captain steering a ship