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 The Hawn/Hudson Family While Kate Hudson is the spitting image of her mom, Goldie Hawn, Oliver Hudson could be the younger doppelgänger of his dad, Bill Hudson. — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026 Aston forcefully launched itself into the 21st century with the V12 Vanquish, which debuted in the fall of 2001 as the spitting image of a 1998 concept car. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026 While Ledger’s previous hardware wallet signers have been compact devices, running custom software and often with E Ink displays, the Atom is the spitting image of a regular Android smartphone. — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 15 Oct. 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
  • Unlike conventional sonar approaches that rely on lower-resolution acoustic images, synthetic aperture sonar combines multiple acoustic measurements collected as the sensor moves through the water.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The image was manipulated by artificial intelligence and posted by a Colombian artist, according to Brazilian fact-checking outlet Agência Lupa.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Having entered the Anesthesiologist Assistant program in May, the twins are now securing airways through intubation, calculating delicate medication dosages, and tailoring anesthesia to patients with chronic conditions.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In addition to their initial reunion, the finale sees the twins team up to save their father’s life.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of twin
Noun
  • Years later, while using a replica, Delciello spotted the 100-year-old original at a farmer’s market.
    — Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Its miniature replica captures the grandeur of the iconic flagship, offering collectors a piece of Manhattan holiday history without the Manhattan real estate prices.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • To graduate from a stock concept to a real observation, picture-of-a-picture imagery like this asks for delicate framing.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • In a new study, researchers at the University of Ottawa have proposed this unconventional picture, which challenges some of modern physics’ biggest assumptions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • Authors can produce an audiobook with a synthetic narrator or a clone of their own voice, and translate the book—and that audiobook—into other languages.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The Deadpool & Wolverine actress also reflected on her time working alongside Hugh Jackman on Logan as the mutant clone/biological daughter of Wolverine, Laura/X-23.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • The steel ribs are reflected in the glass, creating a mirror image.
    — Web Behrens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In the bottlenecks that threaten their dominance, the two superpowers are mirror images.
    — NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of mirror image
Noun
  • Across its music collaborations, portrait tees, and tributes, the list includes everyone from Michael Jackson to the Velvet Underground, Nirvana, Butthole Surfers, My Bloody Valentine, Daniel Johnston, Aphex Twin, and SALEM.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Avaialble in red and blue hues, the bandana showcases a portrait of Mimi in a field of blooms.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of portrait
Noun
  • The new volume includes valuable findings alongside duplicates, unverifiable submissions and reports lacking enough depth to act on.
    — Ido Geffen, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Once a document is marked as a duplicate, it would likely be excluded from the files.
    — Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of duplicate

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