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

These look-alikes are subspecies of the Boletus genus, which means they’re related to the porcini, or king bolete, mushroom. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026

The band quits when the director releases a swarm of bees onto the set (the original clip featured dogs), only to be replaced by look-alikes. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Jeffrey Dean Morgan just walked the red carpet with his own look-alike. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

In comes Winnie Wilkerson, a former look-alike contest winner who can channel Luella in both voice and appearance. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 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