LOOK-ALIKE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlu̇k-ə-ˌlīk

Definition of look-alike

as in twin

something or someone that strongly resembles another at first glance these two mattresses may be look-alikes, but a comparison of their innards tells a different story

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adjective

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Recent Examples of look-alike

Noun

The restaurant also held a special look-alike contest earlier this year in search of Williams' doppelganger. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 During the Hudson Williams look-alike contest, Hoefer zoned out as a large cardboard cutout of the Heated Rivalry star’s face bobbed over the crowd. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 Fans have claimed that the singer hired a look-alike to perform in his place on his Raymond & Brown Tour with Chris Brown. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026 These look-alikes are subspecies of the Boletus genus, which means they’re related to the porcini, or king bolete, mushroom. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look-alike

Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-alike

Noun

Thea Energy has previously announced a collaboration involving NVIDIA, Synopsys, Argonne National Laboratory and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to develop a digital twin of its Helios power plant.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
The first vertical microseries for either of them also features 90210 alum Carol Potter, who played Cindy Walsh, the mom of twins Brenda (Shannen Doherty) and Brandon Walsh (Jason Priestley).

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of twin

Adjective

American officials told the Wall Street Journal that Washington had conducted similar attacks secretly in recent weeks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Similarly, high-risk activities like mountain climbing, skydiving or something similar won't typically be covered (unless specific add-on coverage is included and paid for before traveling).

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of similar

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

Adjective

The private screening model has not been used at an airport with Atlanta's passenger volume, leaving no comparable transition to evaluate.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Calls the budget provision forcing municipalities to repay NCDOT hypocritical, pointing to roughly $40 million in design costs wiped out by the PAVE Act with no comparable clawback.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of comparable

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

Adjective

Last week, Florida experienced several more such events in a matter of days, in different locations along the east coast.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
As part of such reviews, national delegations — which at times can include a dozen officials or more — make a presentation, face questions and hear recommendations from other national envoys.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of such

Adjective

In addition to its one-off paintwork, the vehicle was outfitted with a matching red-leather interior—dubbed Silver Arrow—with contrasting yellow stitching, and features widened front seats and special Alutex aluminum trim as opposed to carbon fiber.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Starbucks also just released an entire Bearista Collection, including a tumbler with a playful gift bow lid, a matching espresso mug and snow globe set, and a ceramic mug.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of matching

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