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likeness

[ˈlaɪknəs]
nounpl: likenesses
semelhança
1. The quality or state of being similar or alike in appearance
There is a striking likeness between the two sisters.
Há uma semelhança impressionante entre as duas irmãs.
2. A portrait, picture, or representation of a person or thing
The artist created a perfect likeness of the king.
O artista criou uma semelhança perfeita do rei.
3. The state or fact of appearing the same or similar
In likeness to his father, he became a doctor.
Em semelhança com seu pai, ele se tornou médico.
Synonyms
resemblancesimilaritycorrespondenceportraitimagerepresentation
Antonyms
differencedissimilarityunlikenessdisparity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
semelhança
Standard usage, most common form
Rio de Janeiro
semelhança
Standard usage with possible colloquial variations
São Paulo
semelhança
Standard usage, formal and informal contexts
Portugal
semelhança
Standard usage; 'parecença' also used but less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the likeness of (à imagem de)
bear a likeness to (ter semelhança com)
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