Synonyms of look-alikenext
: one that looks like another : double
look-alike adjective

Examples of look-alike in a Sentence

at first glance these two mattresses may be look-alikes, but a comparison of their innards tells a different story
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Every day brought a new, heightened level of fervor at dance parties, look-alike contests, and spin classes. E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026 Meet Bad Bunny’s KC look-alike Crowned Bad Bunny look-alike was Nelson Jesus Rivera, who happens to be a musician himself, a drummer in a band. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026 What makes the ad special, however, is the bizarre bit of public performance art that preceded it and the look-alikes tailgate the company threw in San Francisco just hours before the big game. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026 Celebrity look-alikes have been around for decades, from Elvis tribute acts to pseudo-Marilyn Monroes. Amanda Montell, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look-alike

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of look-alike was in 1935

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“Look-alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look-alike. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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