LOOKALIKE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlu̇k-ə-ˌlīk

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

Noun

Without mitochondrial genome sequencing, Acanthochitona feroxa might have remained indefinitely grouped with its look-alike relative. —

Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026 Every day brought a new, heightened level of fervor at dance parties, look-alike contests, and spin classes. —

E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 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 See All Example Sentences for look-alike

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These systems include digital twins, in-line sensing, and real-time production monitoring systems that are becoming more common in modern manufacturing environments.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Carmaker Mercedes Benz uses digital twins of its factories and assembly lines to reduce downtime, and also to test its driving software in simulations before real-world deployment.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026