Grammar fix

a striking similarity

notable resemblance

a very noticeable or surprising similarity between people, things, or situations, often used to emphasize how strong or unexpected the resemblance is.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

There’s a striking similarity between the two paintings, even though they were created decades apart.

When comparing city life in Tokyo and London, I noticed a striking similarity in the way people commute and the fast-paced lifestyle.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: There's a striking similarity of the two stories.

Say: There's a striking similarity between the two stories.

'A similarity BETWEEN' two things, not 'of'.

  • Pattern
  • a striking similarity (between A and B) / (to/with something)

Which sounds natural?

Tap the one a native speaker would say.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

a striking similarity between

  • between
  • bears
  • to
  • noticeable

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