alike 1 of 2

adverb

ə-ˈlīk How to pronounce alike (audio)
Definition of alikenext
as in also
in like manner regulations that are disapproved of by teachers and students alike

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alike

2 of 2

adjective

as in like
having qualities in common all the houses in the neighborhood are alike in that they all have a one-car garage and a fenced-in backyard

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Recent Examples of alike
Adverb
Directly viewing it through a telescope, for example, could permanently damage eyes and sensors alike. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026 Beloved by dermatologists and celebrities alike (and the StyleCaster team), the brand has earned a loyal following for its skin-first formulas. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 July 2026
Adjective
But what begins as a mission soon veers into obsession and a dangerous game between two brilliant women who are more alike than either will admit. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 June 2026 Humans and wildlife alike feast on the fruit, with a taste between a banana and a pineapple and a custard-like texture. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alike
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alike
  1. also
  2. similar
  3. so
  4. comparable
  5. similarly
  6. analogous
  7. such
Adverb
  • In addition to believing, plain and simple, that Shamea crossed the line with her Miss Diane tea, the newbies also seem frustrated by how much the feud is interfering with the group dynamic and the show’s levity.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • That, however, does a disservice to the steel and desire shown by Spain, who are now both European and world champions, and also to the Argentine ability to lock in under pressure and produce when that gets turns up.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of also
Adjective
  • Unfortunately for this part of the Lamborghini customer base, its chief marketing and sales officer Federico Foschini says there are currently no plans to put a similar transmission in one of the marque’s supercars.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
  • Plenty of similar parties benefit from the same big-tent communal mindset.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
Definition of similar
Adverb
  • The problem is that this group is mostly comprised of uncultured idiots, so Shai and Georgia are the only people who know what Rocky Horror is.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • Part of what makes AI so useful in health and medicine is that the technology excels at identifying trends in large swaths of data, said Jason Droege, CEO of Scale AI, which worked with Mayo Clinic to develop Record Time.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of so
Adjective
  • The compensation study completed last December showed many positions were at or above the 50th percentile among comparable agencies, including the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and Cameron Park Community Services District.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The Dominican Republic hasn’t hosted a multisport competition of comparable scale since the 2003 Pan American Games.
    — Vera Lucia Pappaterra, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of comparable
Adverb
  • Musumeci added that the child’s death took place after four other minors similarly died in pools within the region, the outlet reported.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • That’s probably because the formula is packed with plumping peptides that help stimulate collagen and make skin appear firmer and lifted, working similarly like botox to diminish fine lines.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of similarly
Adjective
  • Any autonomous physical unit must demonstrate something at least analogous to an understanding of the laws of the physical world.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • Quantum versions of many classic math problems also come with analogous quantum proofs.
    — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of analogous
Adjective
  • Smith was not authorized to do such training, Swinehart alleges.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Industry experts say such competitions increase public awareness while helping validate technologies including motion control, dynamic balance, impact resistance, and key mechanical components under demanding conditions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
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