diff --git a/lib/searchkick/search.rb b/lib/searchkick/search.rb
index dac0cde..3137e3b 100644
--- a/lib/searchkick/search.rb
+++ b/lib/searchkick/search.rb
@@ -41,7 +41,8 @@ module Searchkick
             fields: fields,
             like_text: term,
             min_doc_freq: 1,
-            min_term_freq: 1
+            min_term_freq: 1,
+            analyzer: "searchkick_search"
           }
         }
       elsif all
diff --git a/test/similar_test.rb b/test/similar_test.rb
index 39daad8..9312164 100644
--- a/test/similar_test.rb
+++ b/test/similar_test.rb
@@ -2,6 +2,11 @@ require_relative "test_helper"
 
 class TestSimilar < Minitest::Unit::TestCase
 
+  def test_similar
+    store_names ["Annie's Naturals Organic Shiitake & Sesame Dressing"]
+    assert_search "Annie's Naturals Shiitake & Sesame Vinaigrette", ["Annie's Naturals Organic Shiitake & Sesame Dressing"], similar: true
+  end
+
   def test_fields
     store_names ["1% Organic Milk", "2% Organic Milk", "Popcorn"]
     assert_equal ["2% Organic Milk"], Product.where(name: "1% Organic Milk").first.similar(fields: ["name"]).map(&:name)
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