DOPPELGÄNGER Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

doppelgänger

noun

ˈdä-pəl-ˌgaŋ-ər

variants or doppelganger

Definition of doppelgänger

as in twin

something or someone that strongly resembles another at the mall today I saw someone who could be your doppelgänger

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Recent Examples of doppelgänger Today, Jane Lynch, her American spiritual doppelganger, is now hosting a celebrity version of the game show on Fox, which moved to Trilith Live in Fayetteville in the spring after taping its first season in Los Angeles. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The second half throws us into the other timeline, where Ari’s doppelgänger, known as Ibari, is a high-ranking undercover operative willing to disappear fellow citizens that pose challenges to the authoritarian government. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026 The restaurant also held a special look-alike contest earlier this year in search of Williams' doppelganger. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 The second is Phillippe, doppelgänger to mom Reese Witherspoon and heir apparent to her rom-com throne. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for doppelgänger

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Noun

Having entered the Anesthesiologist Assistant program in May, the twins are now securing airways through intubation, calculating delicate medication dosages, and tailoring anesthesia to patients with chronic conditions.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
In addition to their initial reunion, the finale sees the twins team up to save their father’s life.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of twin

Noun

Unlike conventional sonar approaches that rely on lower-resolution acoustic images, synthetic aperture sonar combines multiple acoustic measurements collected as the sensor moves through the water.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
The image was manipulated by artificial intelligence and posted by a Colombian artist, according to Brazilian fact-checking outlet Agência Lupa.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of image

Noun

Years later, while using a replica, Delciello spotted the 100-year-old original at a farmer’s market.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Its miniature replica captures the grandeur of the iconic flagship, offering collectors a piece of Manhattan holiday history without the Manhattan real estate prices.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of replica

Noun

Authors can produce an audiobook with a synthetic narrator or a clone of their own voice, and translate the book—and that audiobook—into other languages.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026
The Deadpool & Wolverine actress also reflected on her time working alongside Hugh Jackman on Logan as the mutant clone/biological daughter of Wolverine, Laura/X-23.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of clone

Noun

Featuring exteriors by Hydro Tec and interiors by Hot Lab, the yacht offers generous living areas across four decks with a distinctive configuration that sets it apart from 100-foot counterparts.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
But Stateside arenas, like their football stadium counterparts, are apparently less than enthused to book the rapper over his pro-Palestine comments.

— Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of counterpart

Noun

To graduate from a stock concept to a real observation, picture-of-a-picture imagery like this asks for delicate framing.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
In a new study, researchers at the University of Ottawa have proposed this unconventional picture, which challenges some of modern physics’ biggest assumptions.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of picture

Noun

Across its music collaborations, portrait tees, and tributes, the list includes everyone from Michael Jackson to the Velvet Underground, Nirvana, Butthole Surfers, My Bloody Valentine, Daniel Johnston, Aphex Twin, and SALEM.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Avaialble in red and blue hues, the bandana showcases a portrait of Mimi in a field of blooms.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

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