barely resemble

Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words

To resemble only slightly or to a very small degree.

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Examples (10)

  • The movie adaptation barely resembles the original book.
  • After the fire, the house barely resembled a home.
  • This new policy barely resembles what we agreed upon.
  • She changed her style so much she barely resembles her old self.
  • The final product barely resembles the initial prototype.
  • His account of the event barely resembles the truth.
  • The sketch barely resembles the suspect described by witnesses.
  • Modern wolves barely resemble their prehistoric ancestors in size.
  • The chaotic meeting barely resembled an organized discussion.
  • Even though they are twins, he barely resembles his brother.