Sometimes there’s a better word or a more precise word for looks like or seems like. I know there are times I forget the subtleties of certain words or the word itself is hidden under mental whiteout for some reason. That’s when these types of lists come in handy for me.
Also, in an effort to increase my vocabulary, even if I know that a word means looks like or seems like I look it up to remind myself of the exact meaning of the word. A word with a closer meaning might be better than the word I used.
For instance, if I said something mirrors another I would be implying that they accurately resemble each other. Whereas if I said something mimics another I would be implying that they closely resemble each other. If I meant to say that they were close but not necessarily exact, mimic would be the better word choice.
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Reminds me of something I’ve noticed while I’ve been binge watching Star Trek: Voyager. In almost every episode so far, and I’m part-way through the 3rd season, their favorite phrase is either – some sort of – or – some kind of. Like clockwork.
Interesting. I either didn’t notice that or just don’t remember. I might have to load it up again.
Still going through it. Just started Season 5. They say it in just about every episode. If I would have thought of it, I would have started a count when I started watching the 1st season.
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