How to Use likeness in a Sentence

likeness

noun
  • There's some likeness between them.
  • There's an uncanny likeness between them.
  • His likeness, drawn in his style, adorns the center of the carousel.
    — Ryan Fish, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Add the likeness of one to a pumpkin for fall this year.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Whoopi Goldberg does not want her likeness to be brought back from the dead.
    — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
  • Many of Thompson’s clients are the NIL space — name, image and likeness.
    — Jaden Thompson, Variety, 21 Sep. 2023
  • But what many presumed to be a fake turned out to be a genuine likeness.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The Skims balloon is far from the first time the 44-year-old’s likeness has been the inspiration for a work of art.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • That's not what name, image and likeness was supposed to be.
    — Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 22 May 2022
  • The eight-foot-tall likeness of the famous author will stand at the garden of Seamen’s Bethel.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
  • And thanks to name, image and likeness, there’s a feasible way to do it.
    — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Here again this theme of a devouring likeness resurfaces, the twin that spells death.
    — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Each player received a check for $500 for their likeness being used in the set.
    — Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2024
  • To bring in great digital art, bring in his brand and likeness and add some music to it.
    — Jeremy Gilbertson, Variety, 18 Feb. 2022
  • To be certain, the use of the group’s image and likeness at Mar-a-Lago was unauthorized.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2023
  • With the help of makeup, hair, and wardrobe, the likeness is undeniable.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Some will steal your likeness and reproduce it; some will mimic the voices of the dead.
    — Stephen Witt, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Concord also owns the rights to his name, image and likeness.
    — Thania Garcia, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
  • And then there is the very core of our existence: created in the image and likeness of God.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Feb. 2022
  • In June 2021, the Supreme Court cleared the way for college athletes to benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness.
    — Carly Wanna, Fortune, 16 Mar. 2023
  • At one point in the race, Schimel posed for photos in front of a giant inflatable likeness of Trump.
    — Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Student-athletes should be allowed to be paid for the use of their name, image and likeness.
    — Drew Schott, The Arizona Republic, 5 May 2022
  • Artists have long paid homage to the demigod by creating statues and other works of art in his likeness.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The deal is reported to be worth around $400 million and also includes the rights to the band’s name and likenesses.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Its likeness sweeps across a lush valley under a blue sky and calm waters.
    — Hanna Krueger, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
  • The likeness doesn’t stop at the doorstep; the building’s architecture was used to inform the design of the office set.
    — Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024
  • In brand and likeness, Sabonis is not flashy compared to some of the other top stars at the pinnacle of the sport today.
    — Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Save for a Pinocchio-like twist, the only thing that could make the plastic likeness more Nicksian is the singer’s iconic croon.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
  • In 1986, Parton’s Dollywood theme park opened, and while many of Parton’s friends and family were featured in the park, Dean’s likeness was not, at his request.
    — Victoria Edel, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The 60-foot balloon, which mimics Kardashian’s likeness and curvaceous body, was first unveiled on Tuesday (March 4).
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025

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