This is the 475th most frequent Polish word.
podobnie
"Similarly."
Here, 'podobnie' is utilized to indicate that the behavior or action described applies equally to another subject.
Uczył się pilnie, a jego brat podobnie.
He studied diligently, and his brother did the same.
In this usage, 'podobnie' conveys that the described state or opinion is shared by a different group.
Wszyscy byli zadowoleni z wyników egzaminu, nauczyciele podobnie.
Everyone was satisfied with the exam results, the teachers alike.
In this context, 'podobnie' is used to draw a comparison between two time periods, expressing a similarity in actions.