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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-alikes
Today’s great photo is from Times photographer Christina House at a gathering of Marilyn Monroe look-alikes in downtown Palm Springs over the weekend in honor of what would have been the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Some of the celebrities look-alikes he’s already seen include Tia and Tamera Mowry, MGK, Shedeur Sanders and more.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Once inside, the possum apparently found a cozy spot among its plush look-alikes and settled in.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
What makes the ad special, however, is the bizarre bit of public performance art that preceded it and the look-alikes tailgate the company threw in San Francisco just hours before the big game.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
Celebrity look-alikes have been around for decades, from Elvis tribute acts to pseudo-Marilyn Monroes.
—Amanda Montell, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Eminem has even filled his sets with look-alikes, from the MTV VMAs in the 2000s to the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Some of the celebrities look-alikes he’s already seen include Tia and Tamera Mowry, MGK, Shedeur Sanders and more.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Once inside, the possum apparently found a cozy spot among its plush look-alikes and settled in.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
What makes the ad special, however, is the bizarre bit of public performance art that preceded it and the look-alikes tailgate the company threw in San Francisco just hours before the big game.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
Celebrity look-alikes have been around for decades, from Elvis tribute acts to pseudo-Marilyn Monroes.
—Amanda Montell, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Eminem has even filled his sets with look-alikes, from the MTV VMAs in the 2000s to the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-alikes
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American strikes also destroyed what appears to be drinking water infrastructure on Iran’s southern coast early yesterday, according to videos and pictures shared by Iranian media and geolocated by NBC News.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The festival Thursday had a family-friendly vibe, with everyone taking pictures and enjoying time together, said Maria Botchatcher.—
Zuri Primos
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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After the online store’s supply ran out, sellers took to eBay and Etsy with options ranging from official replicas to blatant rip-offs.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The union has argued that the language — coupled with an arbitration provision — will limit the use of AI replicas to a handful of edge cases.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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The suite had a large master with a king bed and no balcony, and another room with two twins and a balcony.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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One double cabin is situated on the upper deck, while two VIPs and two twins are positioned on the lower deck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Propagation is a technique that allows gardeners to make clones of existing plants.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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In addition to the actions above, profile verification will become increasingly important as AI clones and content grow.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Users on a laptop will be able to ask Siri about images and text on the screen.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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In the gallery of images, Brittany and Patrick, both 30, can be seen smiling next to Sterling and their two youngest children, son Bronze, 3, and daughter Golden, 1.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Some women founders still report being asked questions about family obligations, co-founders and long-term commitment that their male counterparts rarely face.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Consider shopping around online for both account types now, then, as online banks and institutions tend to offer more competitive rates and better terms than their counterparts with in-person branch locations.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Unlike most portraits, which are strictly a rendering of the subject, Michals photographed Cash through a window, using his own reflection as a primary element within the picture of the star quietly seated in his hotel room.—
Ivan Shaw,
Vogue,
13 June 2026
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David Hockney, the British artist most famous for his 1960s paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools and double portraits rendered in vivid acrylic paints, died at his London home on Thursday, June 11, at age 88.—
Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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To perform the analysis, any possible duplicates in the data were not counted.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Misplacing everyday items or buying duplicates signals a need to declutter and organize.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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