strongly similar vs highly similar

Both 'strongly similar' and 'highly similar' are correct phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Strongly similar' is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts to emphasize a very close resemblance, while 'highly similar' is more versatile and can be used in various situations to indicate a significant degree of likeness.

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strongly similar

This phrase is correct and commonly used in academic or technical contexts to emphasize a very close resemblance.

The phrase 'strongly similar' is used to describe a situation where two things share a high degree of resemblance or likeness, often in academic or technical discussions.

Examples:

The two research studies are strongly similar in their methodology and findings.
The two paintings are strongly similar in style and composition.

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EESC strongly supports an effort of the Commission to achieve similar results with the EU - US second stage negotiations.
Your draftsman strongly believes that sooner or later the whole taxation policy of the European Union should be harmonized, providing similar conditions and possibilities for all citizens of our communities.
The Ombudsmen and similar bodies in the Member States have shown a positive attitude towards cooperation with the European Ombudsman. I strongly believe that cooperation with them on equal terms will achieve the best results for European citizens.
Strongly urges the EEAS, in regard to the travel arrangements of its delegations to its headquarters, to adopt practices similar to those applied by Member States in comparable circumstances;
Strongly believes that it is of utmost interest to exchange good practices in order to define similar and sustainable core principles of assurance in compliance with the Union Financial regulations;
I also strongly welcome the fact that the report, in a similar way to the report produced by Mr Mavrommatis a few years ago, highlights the success of the informal procedures which you want to concentrate on more closely.
Today, I suspect that there are possibly one or two Member States - perhaps one of them is your own, Mr Wurtz - who might have similar interests, the same sort of interests that you most strongly condemn where the US is concerned.
Because of the high share of energy which is inevitably required to produce basic materials by conversion from raw materials, the basic material industries are strongly affected by any change of energy costs or by energy taxes or similar financial measures.
As regards losses within a company, the Commission strongly encourages the Member States to review their tax systems in order to allow for losses to be automatically taken into account in the net result of the company in a similar way as this already happens in domestic situations.
Will not the Commission condemn this and similar fatwas which explicitly support Islamic terrorism and oppose the inter-religious dialogue which is strongly supported by the European institutions? -
Strongly urges the EEAS, with regard to the travel arrangements from its delegations to its headquarters, to adopt practices similar to those applied by the diplomatic services of the Member States in comparable circumstances;
What solution does the Commission have for regions which are affected by several factors in terms of handicaps, but which do not reach the threshold for an individual criterion and yet suffer similar handicaps to regions which are strongly affected by a single factor?

Alternatives:

closely similar
remarkably similar
strikingly similar
very similar
extremely similar

highly similar

This phrase is correct and more versatile, suitable for various contexts to indicate a significant degree of likeness.

The phrase 'highly similar' is used to convey a strong degree of resemblance or likeness between two things in a wide range of contexts.

Examples:

The two movies are highly similar in plot and character development.
The two recipes are highly similar in ingredients and cooking methods.

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Given the similarities in the products (sweeteners with same applications in the food, beverage and pharmaceuticals sectors) it is highly likely that similar problems would occur in the present case.
Not so long ago, as has been pointed out, the political will of this House and the Council, and the loss of fishing rights in Moroccan waters, brought about a similar, highly-concentrated downturn in activity.
Indeed, many highly indebted countries in Latin America conducted similar debt buybacks in the late 1980's.
The molecules I found were highly adulterated, and cut with a cyclidine similar to PCP.
Furthermore, similar criticism had already been made a long time ago in the most highly respected specialist academic publications.
However, many people have strong ethical concerns about such tests, arguing that primates are sentient beings, genetically similar to humans and with highly developed neurophysiology.
If you find an artifact that looks similar to trinitite, then we know it has to be an highly energetic event.
Despite the persistent criticisms of this highly restrictive legislation, a number of amendments have now also been proposed in a similar spirit which would severely restrict religious freedom in Russia.
However, with Urban II coming to an end, a similar need in highly deprived areas in East and South Belfast remains unmet.
Similar to the homologous challenge, vaccination against a heterologous challenge reduced virus burden, and reduced haematological (leukopenia) changes associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza infection.
Rebif is a highly purified soluble protein that is similar to the natural interferon beta that is produced in the human body.
MDI is the name given to a mix of similar products (isomers) which if pure would exist as waxy solids but are more generally available as a highly reactive viscous brown liquid.
Our delegation is highly sensitive to these problems and, I would add, to the very similar issues of women who are not employed but are self-employed.
It is highly likely that PFOA has a very similar or identical effect in medical and toxicological terms, even though the body of scientific data on this does not yet have any conclusive evidential value.
These are clear cases of mistreatment of highly sentient beings which, in many cases, have genuine feelings similar to those of humans.
In a similar way, rural areas provide services to the wider society, for example, in the form of recreational opportunities and highly valued landscapes.
This affects the assessment of whether similar forecast transactions are highly probable (see paragraph 6.3.3) and hence whether they are eligible as hedged items.
Similar difficulties were encountered in relation to the fourth contract, which was concluded as part of the MEDA 2 programme and related to the provision of highly specialised machinery which was intended for the purpose of carrying out tests on filters for motor vehicles.
Another of our suggestions in relation to the advance financing period follows similar lines in that, for the same reason I mentioned earlier, highly innovative projects should not receive such funding for more than six months.
This issue of adoption, however, is very emotional for Romania and states in a similar situation to it, and, because it is emotional, it is also highly political.

Alternatives:

very similar
extremely similar
remarkably similar
strikingly similar
closely similar

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