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likeness

/ˈlaɪknəs/ noun B1
  1. The state or quality of being like or alike. · I bear no likeness to my parents whatsoever.
  2. Appearance or form; guise. · A foe in the likeness of a friend
  3. That which closely resembles; a portrait. · How he looked, the likenesses of him which still remain enable us to imagine.

Plural likenesses

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“But if I do not take your likeness now, I may never have another opportunity.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 106 · B2
There was neither in figure nor face any likeness between the ladies.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 188 · B2
She approached, and saw the likeness of Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 275 · B2

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