sound like

phrase

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

While this might sound like the start to another horror movie — especially with more sharks and more people seeking respite in the ocean amid record-breaking heat waves and a looming El Niño — there is good news. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Over at Macquarie, Thierry Wizman and Gareth Berry also sound like they’re exasperated with the unending conflict. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Beyond Conner and Gilman, Spagnuolo still made Jaden Hicks sound like a rotational player, and the door remains open for an undrafted option such as Xavier Nwankpa to emerge. — Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Is that the power of belief, which comes through in her delivery, or just the way a flute’s trill can sound like exploration and hope? — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026

Rhymes for sound like

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• dislike
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