This is the 1377th most frequent German word.
ebenso
"Likewise" or "just as."
Here, 'ebenso wie' compares the liking for ice cream and chocolate, establishing equality or similarity.
Ich mag Eis ebenso wie Schokolade.
I like ice cream as much as chocolate.
In this case, 'ebenso wie' is used to express equality in the level of talent between two people.
Sie ist ebenso talentiert wie ihr Bruder.
She is as talented as her brother.
The phrase 'ebenso wie' compares the manner of speaking of two individuals, emphasizing similarity.