sound like

idiom

1

: to seem to be something when heard

You sound like you're tired.

That sounds (to me) like a good idea.

It sounds like thunder.

2

: to have a sound that is like the sound of (something else)

That kitten sounds like a human baby.

3

: to have a voice that is like the voice of (someone else)

I knew he must be your brother. He sounds just like you.

4

: to say something that is like what is commonly said by (someone else)

You sound just like your mother when you say that.

Examples of sound like in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The electrical arcs would feel and sound like strong static electricity sparks, says Chide. —Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 26 Nov. 2025

Those sound like the villainous Knights Templar and the Order of Assassins, respectively, from the long-running video game series. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025

Does that sound like the 2025 49ers? —Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025

If microblading doesn’t sound like one for you, Proudman says there are a number of treatments for the hairline. —Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 21 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for sound like

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