as in similar
having qualities in common
alcoholism and drug addiction are cognate disorders
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Recent Examples of cognate
Remembering in daylight this sensation of awaking from a dreamworld to reality seemed cognate to the experience on the highway: the feeling of being ensorcelled and then awaking from it.
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John Crowley, Harper's Magazine, 8 Dec. 2021
The aspiring actress Nellie LaRoy (Margot Robbie) is cognate with the earlier film’s domineering, petulant, and voice-challenged silent-film diva Lina Lamont (who, in effect, gets a backstory here).
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2022
Hence his own always dubious business celebrity became cognate with the mantra of Making America Great Again.
—Kyle Edward Williams, The New Republic, 9 Dec. 2020
In their millenarian ardor and inflexible support for Israel, the neocons find themselves in a position precisely cognate to evangelical Christians—both groups of true believers trying to enact their vision through an apostate.
—Jacob Heilbrunn, The New Republic, 23 Jan. 2020
John Crowley, Harper's Magazine, 8 Dec. 2021
The aspiring actress Nellie LaRoy (Margot Robbie) is cognate with the earlier film’s domineering, petulant, and voice-challenged silent-film diva Lina Lamont (who, in effect, gets a backstory here).
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2022
Hence his own always dubious business celebrity became cognate with the mantra of Making America Great Again.
—Kyle Edward Williams, The New Republic, 9 Dec. 2020
In their millenarian ardor and inflexible support for Israel, the neocons find themselves in a position precisely cognate to evangelical Christians—both groups of true believers trying to enact their vision through an apostate.
—Jacob Heilbrunn, The New Republic, 23 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognate
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The look was similar to her 2025 White House portrait outfit, which also featured a Dolce & Gabbana blazer with Ralph Lauren cummerbund and trousers.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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Movements include arm circles, forward bends, backward bends and star jumps, which are similar to jumping jacks.—
Jeremy Engle,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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The development is analogous to NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services program, diversifying China’s options for supplying the Tiangong space station.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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The department’s usage is expected to be analogous to the breakdown of the BCA’s report.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Still, whether productions opt to shoot in California at historically comparable levels will depend on changes to the program outside of the increase to its cap.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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That slightly positive metric ended eight consecutive quarters of comparable sales declines.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Various bills filed in Congress since Trump first announced his plans are more alike than not, but among the differences is the handling payroll taxes, including FICA, which helps fund Medicare and Social Security.—
Matthew Glowicki,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
TIME,
25 July 2024
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However, analysts have been cautious about the sales boost such tools could provide, as Apple's AI features are set to be rolled out in phases in some regions on its latest iPhone 16 line-up and the iPhone 15 Pro model.—
Akash Sriram,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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However, the duo is trying to avoid such comparisons.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Cognate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognate. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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