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
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
In the video, a Davidson look-alike is kidnapped and buried alive.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 May 2025
From high-fashion visuals to styling challenges, celebrity look-alikes to trend mimicry, the campaign successfully created a clear inspire-engage-purchase cycle.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Or the trash bag pouch made of calfskin leather, or the IKEA look-alike tote bag in bright blue.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
The footage includes a scene in which a Hitler look-alike is tortured.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
In the video, a Davidson look-alike is kidnapped and buried alive.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 May 2025
From high-fashion visuals to styling challenges, celebrity look-alikes to trend mimicry, the campaign successfully created a clear inspire-engage-purchase cycle.
—Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Or the trash bag pouch made of calfskin leather, or the IKEA look-alike tote bag in bright blue.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-alike
Noun
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Miami — where the twins grew up and where their mother lives — made a heavy push to keep them home, and was considered a front-runner at various points in their recruitment.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence were happy children who shared the kind of bond twins do, but the 8-year-old girls from Dallas were also different from each other.—
Andrew DeMillo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Using too much detergent can also have a similar result, leaving behind a residue that causes stiff fibers and reduced absorbency.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Tragically, under similar circumstances in 2005, federal district judge Joan Lefkow’s husband and mother were killed in an attempt on her life.—
Andre M. Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
Noun
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One of Tim Harmon’s proudest achievements, his son Avi Harmon said, was the creation of the Statue of Liberty Museum, home to more than 600 replicas of Lady Liberty in all sizes.—
Samanta Habashy,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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There are replicas of her most beloved pots and utensils, handwritten and typed letters, and other ephemera.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Yes, Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Flagship boutiques from Milan and Paris lined the promenades, conjuring images of home.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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There will be approximately 1,000 images per night, night after night, for as long as Rubin remains in operations.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Colorado district attorneys who spoke with The Post said such deportations are not in the interest of justice and do not improve public safety over the long term.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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And by applying American power in such energetic, omnidirectional fashion, Trump has revealed much about the true state of world affairs.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Movie review: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ is a cold-blooded clone in which wonder has gone extinct.—
Andrew J. Campa
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Not a Gundam game trying to be an Overwatch clone, or a shooter with dudes cosplaying as mecha.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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About 70% of AHCCCS funding comes from the federal government, which provides matching funds to AHCCCS at various levels.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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The Airy Gauze Beach Short is a summer wardrobe staple when paired with its matching Airy Gauzy Button-up Shirt, both on sale for $14 and $41, respectively.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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“Look-alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look-alike. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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