as in comparison
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1
as in comparing
to describe as similar
he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture
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2
as in equating
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likening
Noun
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By comparison, Jones reflected, Hollywood’s A-list was rather restrained.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025 -
Dugin makes President Trump’s accounts of American decline seem modest by comparison.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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Take time to research lenders, comparing terms, rates and customer reviews to find one that fits your business needs.—
Chris Scharman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The research is thought to be the first head-to-head study comparing the two popular injectable weight-loss medicines, and its findings could help doctors prescribe the two GLP-1 drugs in a more efficient way.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Then, the host himself started getting into the act and making some analogy between Survivor and pineapple pizza and how some people might not think pineapple on a pizza is a good thing.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This contradicts the classic anthropomorphic analogies of Disney’s Pinocchio and Dumbo, as well as The Little Prince, The Iron Giant, Babe and Babe: Pig in the City, and Zack Snyder’s astonishing Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’hoole.—
Armond White,
National Review,
26 Feb. 2025
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Veteran Forbes travel writer Lewis Nunn recommends taking the guesswork out of the equation and traveling with Unforgettable Croatia, a luxury tour operator that offers small yacht cruises throughout the Adriatic.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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And beating up on lowly opponents is part of the equation.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Likening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likening. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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