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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Noun

The resulting email messages to the victims will try to trick them into visiting and typing their password into a look-alike site that’s actually controlled by the hacker. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 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 Jeffrey Dean Morgan just walked the red carpet with his own look-alike. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look-alike

Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-alike

Noun

Instead of crossing over into the afterlife, Billy, the magically inclined twin, transferred his soul into the body of William Kaplan, a teenager who had just been involved in a fatal car crash.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The platform, dubbed Forge Cognition, uses artificial intelligence agents and real-time digital twins to help operators improve asset reliability, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort across existing systems and facilities.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of twin

Adjective

There is also a T-shirt, tank top and denim cap, each sporting similar artwork.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
But a key rationale for eligibility rules is to establish bright-line, predictable rules that should promote fair play and competition, with colleges, coaches and athletes treated similarly in similar situations.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of similar

Noun

The Southern Alps are an almost exact replica of the Himalayas in terms of their lot formations and crevasse fields, according to Hiddleston.

— Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
The trio also talked about building a replica of the Young statue, which would be placed in the Renaissance Center once it is revamped.

— Carol Cain, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of replica

Adjective

The man at the centre of the story eventually represents a level of power comparable to that of the state.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Except for the shift in timing and this year’s sale lasting one day longer, the sale itself was comparable year-over-year.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of comparable

Noun

The image is then precision-fabricated into a 3D model that’s finished by hand — all for $2,200, about the national average of an actual wedding gown.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
This sort of puzzling connection between text and image is repeated throughout the exhibition.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of image

Adjective

Sessions this year addressed such topics as AI, workforce development, student success, campus safety and ways colleges can adapt to changing technology while meeting students' needs.

— Brandon Smith, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Walsh is known for styling such clients as Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez, Mindy Kaling and Ariana DeBose.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of such

Noun

The device captures troves of card information, which thieves later collect in order to clone cards.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone of himself that is trained on his tone and mannerisms and can answer staff questions.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of clone

Adjective

Sofia walked alongside her mother in a look that paid homage to the colors of the Spanish flag, dressed in a red power suit with golden buttons and heels in a matching gold hue.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
David, 27, was as stylish as his new wife in a matching white suit with a cream top and a silk green scarf draped over his shoulders.

— Michael Nied, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

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