DOPPELGANGER 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 The winner of the Nebula, Locus and Shirley Jackson prizes for her short stories is publishing her debut novel about immigration and doppelgangers this summer. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 1 June 2026 Nonetheless, Clark feels complete kinship with his bulgy, bloody 12-foot doppelgänger. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026 Ozzy’s widow Sharon Osbourne and son Jack Osbourne revealed plans for the digital doppelganger this week at the Licensing Expo trade show in Las Vegas. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Outside of his doppelgänger's appearance on Thursday's live show, Obama himself has actually appeared as a guest on The View in the past. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for doppelgänger

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Noun

Remarkably, the children who initially drew them together at Great Beginnings — Begnaud’s son Max and Kisner’s twins — were born just 10 days apart.

— Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
The coming-of-age series stars Annie and Connor, adopted twins raised by a single dad in New York.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

Definition of twin

Noun

New images circulating online appear to show what defense analysts believe is the fifth prototype of China’s sixth-generation J-36 fighter jet, according to a report.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
The island now houses the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, where visitors can search digital images of ship manifests for the immigration records of their relatives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of image

Noun

The walls are decorated with lamps and replica guns, and in future the group plans to add a projector and an air-conditioning unit.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
This included getting access to a replica of the infamous red Ferrari, according to Carol Smith, executive director of communications for Glenbrook High School District 225, which includes Glenbrook North, and an organizer of the photo shoot.

— Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of replica

Noun

If these clone yaks are meant to boost the farming industry, are they being selectively bred to produce more milk, or better cuts of meat, or specific types of wool?

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026

Definition of clone

Noun

Shopping around online, however, is key as online banks often have better rates than their in-person counterparts, thanks to lower maintenance and overhead costs.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Inside, the scenery is far more elaborate than in its outdoor counterparts as there is no danger of it getting bleached by the sun or blowing away.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of counterpart

Noun

Chef Yannick Lohou, fresh from Barcelona, holds the dining room spellbound with pretty-as-a-picture dishes such as toro tartare with caviar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
At the height of the beef, like any millennial amidst a friend-group falling-out, Drake appeared to be rewatching The Sopranos, posting pictures from the show to his Instagram Stories.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of picture

Noun

The heartwarming family portrait captures a moment of togetherness before an important new chapter for the eldest, who is set to begin boarding school at Eton College this fall.

— Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
His new cinematic experience, for example, turns romantic ideas of the summer on their head to paint a contemporary portrait of longing for connection steeped in resignation.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of portrait

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