mutual resemblance
- noun
- /ˈmjuːtʃuəl rɪˈzɛmbləns/
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semejanza mutua
- There was a striking mutual resemblance between the twins, making it hard to tell them apart.
Examples
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The mutual resemblance between the two works of art hinted at a shared inspiration.
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Despite coming from different backgrounds, the friends developed a mutual resemblance in mannerisms over the years.
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The twins share a strong mutual resemblance.
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There is a striking mutual resemblance between the two paintings.
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There was a striking mutual resemblance between the twins, making it hard to tell them apart.
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The mutual resemblance between the two works of art hinted at a shared inspiration.
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Despite coming from different backgrounds, the friends developed a mutual resemblance in mannerisms over the years.
Synonyms
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2.7
A likeness between things that makes them seem related
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3.0
A likeness in how two people or things look
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4.4
A similarity between two things or events
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3.5
How much two people or things look the same
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4.2
A close match that shows two things are similar
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4.0
A strong feeling of connection between people or groups who share similar interests
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3.3
An image that shows left and right switched as in a mirror
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A likeness in how two things look or behave
The fact of being similar in how something looks or behaves
Antonyms
How Similar
- Specialized
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6.5
157
2.7
∞
1.0
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4.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'reciprocal similarity' is directly and transparently derived from 'mutual' (held equally by two or more) + 'resemblance' (similarity). This adjective+noun composition follows a standard, cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Mutual resemblance paints a simple picture: two people facing each other like mirrors, where mutual means shared by both and resemblance means looking alike. So, it means 'they look alike' to each other.