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Likeness

Definition

(literary/formal) A similarity or resemblance, especially in appearance or character; a representation or image of someone or something, especially in art or literature. Often used to explore the relationship between reality and representation.

Example Sentences

1The portrait captured the subject's likeness with remarkable accuracy, conveying the subtleties of her expression and the depth of her eyes.
2Is the likeness between the two sisters merely physical, or do they share a deeper psychological affinity?
3The artist's use of chiaroscuro created a striking likeness of the cityscape, with the interplay of light and shadow evoking a sense of drama and tension.
4The philosopher argued that our perception of reality is always mediated by likeness, that we can never know the thing itself, only its representation.
5There is a profound likeness between the human experience of love and the natural world, a sense of beauty and wonder that transcends the mundane.

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