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Bookmark or Share- Is there a single word which means " similar but not quite the same ...A book is similar to a kindle (they hold pages, pg. numbers, chapters, introductions, glossary, credits, acknowledgements, information..etc). Yet there are some characteristics which set them apart. For instance a book is made of different materials, it does not emit light, it is not electronic, and it does not contain more "books".
- Phrases similar to "one man's trash is another man's treasure"I'm looking for a similar phrase to: "one man's trash is another man's treasure." Any help would be appreciated.
- Phrase similar to "polishing a turd" but less negativeI DV'd because your question, despite (or perhaps because of) its length, is very unclear to me. For example, in your comment on mankowitz's answer you say you want something "ambivalent about the improvements' quality", but "polishing a turd" is by no means ambivalent about that issue.
- "in a similar way as" or "in a similar way to"?It is "the same as" or "similar to". As should not be used with similar. See this ruling on The Free Dictionary: similarity n ˈsimilarly. adv. Usage: As should not be used after similar: Wilson held a similar position to Jones (not a similar position as Jones); the system is similar to the one in France (not similar as the one in France)
- word usage - similar to or similarly to - English Language & Usage ...‘Even sinkholes similar to the one last summer have been around since the 18th Century.’ ‘After all a bully is somewhat similar to a stalker, they follow you, taunt you, frighten you.’ ‘This wide sweeping course is one of the newest on the circuit, and is very similar to Las Vegas and Michigan.’
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