Synonyms of look-alike
: 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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SpaceX and Amazon have become structural look-alikes, increasingly competing for the same profit pools in cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and satellite connectivity. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The company and Willman will host an Erling Haaland celebrity look-alike contest ahead of the game, where the winner will receive a pair of tickets to the match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 12 July 2026 And Anderson, with his thick white beard, is something of a Hemingway look-alike. ABC News, 6 July 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 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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