look-alike

noun

ˈlu̇k-ə-ˌlīk 

: one that looks like another : double

look-alike adjective

Synonyms of look-alike

• twin
• replica
• image
• clone
• picture
• counterpart
• portrait
• duplicate

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

Recent Examples on the Web

And Anderson, with his thick white beard, is something of a Hemingway look-alike. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

The Ronaldo Stans were out in droves, including one who dressed in a full kit and appeared to be playing the role of a ‘look-alike’ hoping to catch Ronaldo’s glimpse while awaiting his entry onto the field two hours before the match started. — Sergio Gonzalez, New York Times, 28 June 2026

With her hair tied back, the teenager looked just like her mom, Beyoncé, showcasing her radiant complexion and look-alike bone structure. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 June 2026

For the second year in a row, the Selena tribute performance will be proceeded by a Selena look-alike contest organized in partnership with Amigos de Mexico. — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for look-alike

• businesslike
• ladylike
• motorbike
• workmanlike
• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike