doppelgänger

noun

ˈdä-pəl-ˌgaŋ-ər How to pronounce doppelgänger (audio)
variants or doppelganger
Definition of doppelgängernext
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 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 Since then, there have been contests featuring doppelgangers for stars like Paul Mescal, Dev Patel and Zayn Malik across the country and beyond, gathering masses of people and lots of Internet attention. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 Malone, driving a classic car, pulls up to a shady motel where she is confronted by a doppelganger (played by Tunney, who does look a lot like her) and is faced with an opportunity to meet her former self. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 May 2026 Paul McCartney, tonight’s actual musical guest, was up first, playing into the doppelganger Ferrell-Smith bit and confusing the two. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for doppelgänger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doppelgänger
  1. twin
  2. image
  3. replica
  4. clone
  5. counterpart
  6. picture
  7. portrait
Noun
  • In recent years, the typical Shears song has cloaked descriptions of paranormal encounters in hardcore distortion and cartoon sound effects, fleshing out the twins’ strange world while hinting at weirder mysteries beneath the surface.
    — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
  • As automation, digital twins, predictive maintenance and intelligent control systems become embedded across energy infrastructure, companies must compete for digital expertise while simultaneously retraining much of their existing workforce.
    — Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of twin
Noun
  • The smoke trail seen in the image extends to nearly 200 kilometers south of the facility according to a CNN analysis.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • The image of Tessarion chained in the sept in Tumbleton feels quite emblematic of his own internal experience.
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Javier Bardem, wearing a Spain replica shirt with Borja Iglesias’ name and No 26 on the back, was shown celebrating in the stands.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The foursome was seated arm in arm, wearing replica jerseys of Spain’s team and celebrating the country’s dramatic semifinal win over France.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • The interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • So, it's been up to tech journalists to investigate and connect some dots, but there's certainly reason to believe that Skyrover and Xtra are true clones, not knock-offs or imitations.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • The rice flour adds a nutty flavor while allowing for an open crumb, making the pancake feel lighter than its viral counterparts.
    — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • Both figures are larger than their respective Watch 8 counterparts (325mAh for the 40mm and 435mAh for the 44mm), but the Watch 9 has the same 30-hour battery estimate as its predecessor.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of counterpart
Noun
  • Information collected during flight is shared across the formation, giving nearby aircraft a broader picture of threats and changing battlefield conditions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Yamal shared a sweet photo of the moment in a carousel of several other celebratory pictures from the championship final on Instagram.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • But the Italian filmmaker will be back in the Lido nonetheless, with Joie de Vivre, his seven-hour documentary portrait of Bernardo Bertolucci.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of portrait

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“Doppelgänger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doppelg%C3%A4nger. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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