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or doppelganger
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
As for Palm Beach Pete, the doppelgänger is very much alive and seems to be enjoying the attention.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
On the grass, a quirky vest-wearing doppelganger mugged in a hat and drawn-on chest hair for dramatic effect.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Then look no further than this Amazon doppelganger tote bag.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
There were at least 11 weddings to eight men, alcoholism and a doppelgänger who kidnapped her and tried to steal her life.
—Jeremy Helligar, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
This is fun sci-fi TV, doing twisty multiverse, evil-doppelgänger stuff really well.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
There was no stage, just a jammed pack restaurant with folks wondering who would win the title as the closest looking doppelganger to Williams, including guys and gals.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Another centered on a teenage girl (Chloë Sevigny doppelgänger Emma Halleen), whose insecurities blind her to a life that is, on its surface, pretty good, finds a palpable sadness within the bedlam of the show.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
On the grass, a quirky vest-wearing doppelganger mugged in a hat and drawn-on chest hair for dramatic effect.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Then look no further than this Amazon doppelganger tote bag.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
As the doppelganger charms the internet and devises a nefarious plot to replace mankind with brainrot, Shiori must partner with other online outcasts to stop her digital counterpart and reclaim her life in the real world.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
There were at least 11 weddings to eight men, alcoholism and a doppelgänger who kidnapped her and tried to steal her life.
—Jeremy Helligar, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
This is fun sci-fi TV, doing twisty multiverse, evil-doppelgänger stuff really well.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
There was no stage, just a jammed pack restaurant with folks wondering who would win the title as the closest looking doppelganger to Williams, including guys and gals.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Another centered on a teenage girl (Chloë Sevigny doppelgänger Emma Halleen), whose insecurities blind her to a life that is, on its surface, pretty good, finds a palpable sadness within the bedlam of the show.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doppelgänger
Noun
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Self-healing concrete fits in well with ideas around sensor technology and digital twins – in which cracks in a structure could serve as a warning of damage and then repair themselves, needing little more than periodic checking.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a cruel twist of fate, Cameron had to watch as his twin, Cayden Boozer, made the turnover that sealed the Blue Devils’ fate.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fatalities data, the group says, is based on a range of sources, including sources among medical workers, publicly available images and official statements.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Whereas the intimate, snapshot-style images call us to bask in the anachronistic warmth of the analog, the profane photographs beckon toward the messy pleasures of the body.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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New selfie spots The Centerfield Plaza will be home to an oversized 2025 World Series replica trophy, alongside the 2024 trophy where fans can take pictures.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Faux-chrome hubcaps and brick outlines resembling fenders decorate the building’s skin; those giant gargoyles on the corners are overscale replicas of radiator-cap hood ornaments.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stumpy was one of the trees cleared for the renovations, but Stumpy clones live on, waiting to be planted when the work is done.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Individuals need control in a world awash with digital clones, but that control cannot harm the freedom of expression our industry relies upon to entertain and inform the world.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The street-level outpost of the famed Champs d’Elysee bistro, Fouquet’s restaurant is a destination in itself, with signature red and black bar mirroring its Paris (and Louvre Abu Dhabi) counterpart.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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How Charlotte salaries compares to other NC cities Most of Charlotte’s top employees make more than their counterparts across the state.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With Young looking to earn a long-term extension and push the Panthers forward in the NFC playoff picture, Pickett’s insight and experience could be valuable assets during the upcoming campaign.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Well, that definitely paints a vivid picture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That family portrait is so weird!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Along with the album cover, the shared a new black and white portrait of himself, captured by daughter Mary McCartney.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doppelgänger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doppelg%C3%A4nger. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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