Life in the ship became nearly as systematically monotonous as the routine of a barrack. I do not mean that it was dull, for it was not entirely so by any means—but there was a good deal of sameness about it.
Source: tatoeba (8372202)
Sameness
/ˈseɪmnəs/
Synonyms for "sameness" (116 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (24)
Noun(2 words)
accordanceagreementalikenessallianceanalogyapingapproachapproximationassimilationbalancebeaten pathbroken recordclockwork regularityclosenesscoequalitycoincidencecommunitycomparabilitycomparisonconformity
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Strong matches (34)
copyingcorrespondencedaily rounddingdongdroneequalityequityequivalenceequivalencyeven paceeven tenorhomogeneityhomoousiahumdrumidentityimitationindistinguishabilityinvariabilityirkirksomeness
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Adjective(1 words)
cultural homogeneity
Noun(12 words)
dutch gelijkegalityequalityequetusequivalenceequivalencesexactnesshomogenyhumdrumidentityless distinctiveless unique
Related words (58)
Noun(10 words)
likenessmonotonymonotony in tasksparityroutinesamelinesssimilarityunchangednessuniformityuniformity concept
likeningmetaphormimickingmonologuemonotonemonotonousnessmonotonynearnessno differenceonenessorderlinessparparallelismparityregularityresemblancesamelinessself-identityselfhoodselfness
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selfsamenesssemblancesimilaritysimilesimilitudesimulationsingsongsmoothnesssquirrel cagesynonymitysynonymousnesssynonymytediumthe beaten trackthe daily roundthe roundthe squirrel cagethe treadmillthe weary roundtreadmillundeviationundifferentiationuniformityunityunvariationwearisome sameness
Determiner(1 words)
same form
Adjective(1 words)
unchanged condition
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: identicalness, accordance, agreement, alikeness, alliance.
- Sentence evidence is available for sameness, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sameness".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sameness"
Keep "sameness" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "sameness" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sameness", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sameness" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
9 entriesalgebraic equalityduplicateequivalenceexact replicageometric equalityidentical copyidentitylikenessnumerical equality
Collocations
5 entriesdegree of samenessperceived samenesssameness in mathsense of samenessstate of sameness
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
Likewise Bronner notes that the 'irrational' sameness of school procedure for all pupils often leads to "serious loss of interest in school work, discouragement, truancy, and disciplinary problems."
Source: tatoeba (11901901)
The sameness of my days is wearing me out.
Source: tatoeba (13033696)
All of them agreed that the working-classes must be kept in their place; and all of them perceived that American Democracy did not imply any equality of wealth, but did demand a wholesome sameness of thought, dress, painting, morals, and vocabulary.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sameness"?
Closest matches include identicalness, accordance, agreement, alikeness, alliance.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sameness"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.