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 Salma Hayek’s daughter Valentina is seriously her spitting image. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son is the spitting image of his footballer father. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Bo looked like the spitting image of his dad in a smiley photo of the pair matching in dark caps. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 The First Class Fleece Trousers (my personal favorites) may be sold out, but fortunately, the Street Trousers are a spitting image and also come in short, regular, and tall options in the same versatile oatmeal shade. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 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
  • New images circulating online appear to show what defense analysts believe is the fifth prototype of China’s sixth-generation J-36 fighter jet, according to a report.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The island now houses the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, where visitors can search digital images of ship manifests for the immigration records of their relatives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • In the throwback snap, the twins could be seen doing a cannonball into the pool.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • However, many brands have options that range from twin to California king.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of twin
Noun
  • The walls are decorated with lamps and replica guns, and in future the group plans to add a projector and an air-conditioning unit.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This included getting access to a replica of the infamous red Ferrari, according to Carol Smith, executive director of communications for Glenbrook High School District 225, which includes Glenbrook North, and an organizer of the photo shoot.
    — Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • Chef Yannick Lohou, fresh from Barcelona, holds the dining room spellbound with pretty-as-a-picture dishes such as toro tartare with caviar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At the height of the beef, like any millennial amidst a friend-group falling-out, Drake appeared to be rewatching The Sopranos, posting pictures from the show to his Instagram Stories.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • If these clone yaks are meant to boost the farming industry, are they being selectively bred to produce more milk, or better cuts of meat, or specific types of wool?
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • This is the mirror image of the third item AI leaders got right.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The commerce of these images and goods might seem to reflect our identities as a mirror image of our affinities.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of mirror image
Noun
  • The period-relevant portraits lining the walls, decorative accessories, and the bed with a canopy headboard transported us to another century.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Another billboard shows what appears to be a fighter, wearing a shirt with Khamenei’s portrait on it.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of portrait
Noun
  • Some sets come with additional lids, which may be duplicates or something unique, such as specially sized lids for soda bottles.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The duplicate reporting allegedly lowered some consumers' credit scores and, in some cases, affected their ability to obtain credit.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Definition of duplicate

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“Spitting image.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spitting%20image. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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