Equivalent and Resemblance

Equivalent

Equivalent noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.

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Resemblance and equivalent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resemblance" instead a noun "Equivalent".

Resemblance noun - A point which two or more things share in common.

Usage example: I see a family resemblance between you and your brother

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Equivalent and resemblance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Equivalent" instead a noun "Resemblance".

Nearby Words: resembling, resembled

close	close equivalent	close resemblance
human	human equivalent	human resemblance
good	good equivalent	good resemblance
physical	physical equivalent	physical resemblance
Other adjectives: exact, actual, real, mental, visual, cultural, closest.

Alternate Company Equivalent: Almost every important member of SCDP has a direct CGC counterpart, sometimes with a physical resemblance.

Source: Series / Mad Men
Calling a Minotaur a "cow" is roughly the equivalent of the n-word, as they are very conscious of their resemblance to said animal and don't take kindly to being reminded of it.

Source: Furry Confusion / Literature
Alternate Company Equivalent: Star Brand's more-than-passing resemblance to Green Lantern was noted almost immediately, and became the topic of several parodies and critiques of the New Universe.

Source: Comic Book / The New Universe

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