Two different Questions, japhwil. Broadly, "similar to" and "like" are interchangeable (and MS should leave your style choices to you). Quite separately, I think you'll have a hard time explaining the difference you suggest between " A is similar to B" indicating objects are quite distinct, and "A is like B" suggesting they are practically the ...

Understanding the Context

word choice - Identical Meaning of "similar to" and "like" - English ... n. 1. One similar to or like another.

Key Insights

Used with the: was subject to coughs, asthma, and the like. 2. often likes Informal An equivalent or similar person or thing; an equal or match: I've never seen the likes of this before. We'll never see his like again. The meaning of like has to do with being similar: maybe you sound just like your sister when you answer the phone.

Final Thoughts

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