Example and Similarity

Example

Example noun - One of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like.

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Similarity and example are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Similarity" instead a noun "Example".

Similarity noun - The quality or state of having many qualities in common.

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Example and similarity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Example" instead a noun "Similarity".

Nearby Words: similar, similarly, similitude, simile

notable	notable example	notable similarity
common	common example	common similarity
obvious	obvious example	obvious similarity
blatant	blatant example	blatant similarity
Other adjectives: real, big, extreme, great, possible, minor, ridiculous, strange, bizarre, biggest.

However, he shows great intelligence and patience for an example of this trope - his relationship with his family is as far as the similarity goes.

Source: Bumbling Dad
The teaching routine (shown as the page image) challenged the kids about similarity and difference: for example, they'd show three different breeds of cats, and a dog.

Source: The Last of These Is Not Like the Others
Watson, who are also an example—note the similarity in their names (House/Holmes, Wilson/Watson).

Source: Rude Hero, Nice Sidekick

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