Meaning & use
Likeness
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a resemblance between two things or people, or a representation such as a portrait or image
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There is a striking likeness between the twins that even their parents sometimes confuse.
The artist captured a remarkable likeness of the mayor in just a few charcoal strokes.
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Often used in legal and artistic contexts to refer to an accurate visual representation of a person.
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