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

Fix the pattern

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

WrongThere's a striking similarity of the two stories.

RightThere's a striking similarity between the two stories.

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

Patterna striking similarity (between A and B) / (to/with something)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff There is a very noticeable and surprising likeness between the two cases.

Natural There's a striking similarity between the two cases.

'A striking similarity between' is the natural phrase.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

a striking similarity between
betweenbearstonoticeable

Don't confuse it

Unlike the basic phrase 'a similarity', 'a striking similarity' adds emphasis and suggests the resemblance is unusually strong or surprising.

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