Similar to:
* Resembles
* Reminds me of
* Is similar to
* Has the quality of
* Parallels
* Echoes
* Mirrors
* Is analogous to
* Is comparable to
Suggesting an opinion or assumption:
* Seems like
* Feels like
* Suggests
* Implies
* Hints at
* Gives the impression of
Focusing on auditory resemblance:
* Rings like
* Tones like
* Sounds as if
* Has a similar timbre to
* Has a similar pitch to
More informal options:
* Kind of like
* Sort of like
* A bit like
The best word to use will depend on the specific situation and the desired level of formality.