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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Recent Examples of look-alike
Larry Magid, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
Watch for look-alike ‘special models’ that cut features to hit a low headline price and compare specs line by line rather than trusting brand and size alone.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Heidi's look-alike daughter took the stage to give a speech in honor of her mother.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 19 Nov. 2025
Tommy shows up looking slick with the go-to Julius Caesar haircut, his wide collar open over wider lapels, with a Kim Novak look-alike walking alongside.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Be especially careful of look-alike websites or deals that seem too good to be true.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
Watch for look-alike ‘special models’ that cut features to hit a low headline price and compare specs line by line rather than trusting brand and size alone.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
Heidi's look-alike daughter took the stage to give a speech in honor of her mother.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 19 Nov. 2025
Tommy shows up looking slick with the go-to Julius Caesar haircut, his wide collar open over wider lapels, with a Kim Novak look-alike walking alongside.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-alike
Noun
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The pair welcomed twins Alexander and Ella in June 2017.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Tommy is the first born of the twins.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In response to Amber's heart-wrenching case, a Texas mom named Diana Simone had the idea to create an emergency system for abducted children, similar to a weather or civil defense alert.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Yet many divorces follow a similar trajectory, and most of the feelings women experience during that process are universal.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ted Sarandos, the co-CEO of Netflix, keeps a replica of the Rosebud sled in his home.—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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But in 12 of the cases, the person targeted was not armed, including several people who were later found in possession of replica firearms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike 1979, when much of the clergy united behind Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini against the Shah, today’s clerical establishment has no comparable unanimity.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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By brand, comparable sales for the eight weeks versus the same year-ago quarter saw its Journeys Group gain 12 percent.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Creates reminders, clicks hands-free images Cai sees the robot as a bridge for the modern family.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Being entrusted with such secret knowledge conferred a special power on Skinny Pedro.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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In addition to West Virginia, six other states have targeted food dyes with new laws or executive orders, requiring warning labels on food with certain dyes or banning the sale of such products in schools.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Police said thieves use the port to clone data held by the car owner's key fob.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The actress, who won an Emmy for her multifaceted work, plays five genetic clones, each with their own distinct personality and lifestyle.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Posing on the floor with one arm flung over her head, the mom-of-one modeled a red polka dot bra and undies set with a matching red shrug sweater.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the photos, Jack could be seen walking onto a private plane wearing a red Santa hat with a matching red sweater.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Look-alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look-alike. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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