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.

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What does a new Clipse album sound like in a world where they’re rightfully acknowledged as two of the greatest ever to pick up a mic? Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025 As someone who’s been both a married single mom and divorced single mom, having nannies for the first few years don’t sound like a terrible compromise. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 June 2025 This thing looks small enough to fit in a jacket pocket, but somehow still makes your playlist sound like a banger. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025 The thought of cleaning your home every day doesn’t sound like fun, especially after a long day at work. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sound like

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“Sound like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20like. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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