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What are some simile?

Here are some similes, categorized by the type of comparison:

Appearance/Physical Characteristics

* As white as snow: Her hair was as white as snow, a stark contrast against her tanned skin.

* As smooth as silk: The baby's skin was as smooth as silk, soft and delicate.

* As bright as a star: The city lights were as bright as a star, illuminating the night sky.

* As strong as an ox: He was as strong as an ox, able to lift heavy weights with ease.

* As sharp as a knife: Her words were as sharp as a knife, cutting through the air with precision.

Emotions/Feelings

* As happy as a clam: She was as happy as a clam, her face beaming with joy.

* As sad as a puppy dog: He looked as sad as a puppy dog, his eyes filled with tears.

* As angry as a hornet: He was as angry as a hornet, his face red with fury.

* As scared as a mouse: I was as scared as a mouse when I heard the strange noise in the attic.

* As excited as a kid in a candy store: He was as excited as a kid in a candy store, eager to start the new project.

Actions/Behaviors

* As quiet as a mouse: He tiptoed into the room, as quiet as a mouse, trying not to wake anyone.

* As fast as lightning: The race car zoomed past, as fast as lightning.

* As slow as molasses: The traffic crawled along, as slow as molasses.

* As graceful as a swan: The ballerina glided across the stage, as graceful as a swan.

* As stubborn as a mule: He was as stubborn as a mule, refusing to change his mind.

Other

* As old as time: The ancient ruins were as old as time, standing as silent witnesses to history.

* As big as a house: The giant pumpkin was as big as a house, a true marvel of nature.

* As cold as ice: The wind was as cold as ice, biting at their exposed skin.

* As light as a feather: The snow fell gently, as light as a feather.

* As sweet as honey: The honey from the local bee farm was as sweet as honey, a true treat for the taste buds.

Remember: Similes are comparisons using "like" or "as." You can use your imagination to create your own similes based on any subject.

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