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Common collocations with similarity in American Collocation

similarity noun

US /ˌsɪmɪˈlerəti/

when things are very similar

close
eerie
marked
obvious
remarkable
startling
striking
uncanny

By comparing these two figures a striking similarity becomes obvious.

in most important respects

basic
essential
fundamental

There are certain fundamental similarities between the three artists’ work.

apparent but not real

apparent
superficial

Despite this superficial similarity, the two theories are essentially quite different.

in a particular way

conceptual
cultural
functional
stylistic

The author notes some stylistic similarity between these sculptures and the ones in southern India.

have similarities

bear
display
exhibit
reveal
share
show

Not only do the faces bear remarkable similarities to each other, but they are basically identical.

see similarities

discern
note
notice
recognize
spot

Take a look at a couple of these sites and note the similarities between their views of citizenship.

emphasize similarities

emphasize
highlight
stress
underline

This section highlights similarities in how these different pollutants were thought to act.