spitting image

noun

Definition of spitting imagenext
as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another with the help of either movie magic or makeup, the actress appeared to be the spitting image of the queen

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Recent Examples of spitting image Red Stitching George was the spitting image of his dad in a white shirt with red stitching and matching shorts for Princess Charlotte’s christening in July 2015. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 The model looked like the spitting image of her mom Gwyneth Paltrow. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Salma Hayek’s daughter Valentina is seriously her spitting image. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spitting image
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spitting image
  1. image
  2. twin
  3. replica
  4. picture
  5. clone
  6. mirror image
  7. portrait
  8. duplicate
Noun
  • The Senate passed a bill Monday night that aims to regulate college sports after several court cases in recent years dramatically overhauled NCAA rules and allowed student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, known as NIL.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
  • View gallery - 11 images Ahead of the upcoming fall sales season, smart home robotics brand Narwal has announced an exclusive early access promotion on its flagship robot vacuum and mop system, the Narwal Flow 2.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • That her means of exit is abandoning her newborn twins is less than sympathetic, but in a different era Cathy would have options beyond a domesticity that never suited her in the first place.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This is where digital twins become useful as decision-validation tools.
    — Amruth Puppala, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of twin
Noun
  • At the heart of the property sits Ruinas del Mar, a seafood restaurant designed to look like a replica of Aruba's Bushiribana gold mine ruins.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The South Side team even had a theme night in August dedicated to the Pope, where fans at Rate Field were given replica papal-style hats featuring the Sox logo in a game against the Cincinnati Reds.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • But the overall picture of religious infighting in 1640s Britain is essential to understanding how some people, especially poorer folk and especially women, found themselves on the wrong side of powerful, pious opponents.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This result reveals a mechanism distinct from the conventional picture of particle-antiparticle production and could offer a new way to study phenomena that are otherwise difficult to calculate.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • In what is considered Clone Saga’s most controversial twist in the books, Ben Reilly at one point is declared the real Spider-Man and Peter Parker the clone — a switch that eventually was reversed after backlash from fans.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Relying on human instinct to catch an AI clone is a losing strategy.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • For the visitors, the productivity was a maddening mirror image.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Each character has a double, and thus is a mirror image of the other.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of mirror image
Noun
  • Wiley noted that his role as the painter of President Barack Obama’s official portrait —mentioned by Scavino in a podcast interview—might have something to do with the work’s targeting.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Appeal for leniency Rivera has submitted about 50 letters of support to Damian, filling about 95 pages and presenting a portrait of the former congressman markedly different from the one offered by prosecutors.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of portrait
Noun
  • The list of candidates for the top prize duplicates last year’s roster of EOTY nominees, with the exception of Langley taking the spot that went to Morgan Wallen in 2024.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Objectors also allege some petition sheets were copies, duplicates or did not apply to the specified referendum.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of duplicate

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