Phony
Phony noun - An imitation that is passed off as genuine.
Resemblance and phony are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resemblance" instead a noun "Phony".
Resemblance
Resemblance noun - A point which two or more things share in common.
Phony and resemblance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Phony" instead a noun "Resemblance".
Nearby Words: resembling, resembled
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Resemblance and Phony. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/phony/resemblance
Phony & Resemblance. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/phony/resemblance>.
Resemblance or Phony. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/phony/resemblance.
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