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
Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Glen Powell and Timothée Chalamet’s look-alikes are winners tonight, no contest needed.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2025
The actor ran into the winner of his look-alike contest, which took place in Austin, Texas, in November.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
The brand is widely credited for spurring the fragrance mist boom, and has also sparked a number of dupe and look-alike products on the market.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Stars hit the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Globes
Braunstein won a Powell look-alike contest held last month in Austin, as the real Twisters star watched the competition on FaceTime and the actor's mother and aunt helped judge.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Glen Powell and Timothée Chalamet’s look-alikes are winners tonight, no contest needed.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2025
The actor ran into the winner of his look-alike contest, which took place in Austin, Texas, in November.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
The brand is widely credited for spurring the fragrance mist boom, and has also sparked a number of dupe and look-alike products on the market.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-alike
Noun
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Our family has always been so obsessed with the fact there were two sets of twins born to the same parents in our family.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trachtenberg plays Jenny, one-half of a set of twins who, along with some boisterous male buddies, sets off on a summer tour of Europe.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The questionnaire appears to be very similar to one sent earlier this week to partners of the United States Agency for International Development, which has been all but dismantled by the Trump administration.—
Sheryl Gay Stolberg,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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In some ways, this feels similar to the initial boom and subsequent contraction of the sports betting and ancillary sports betting content industries, a trajectory that began with a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that struck down a federal law banning sports betting in most states.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Newsweek's analysis of Google Earth imagery shows that construction of the replica compound began sometime between mid-October and early November 2014.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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By bringing these artwork replicas to Little Haiti, the organizers hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for Haiti’s contributions to the global cultural landscape.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Brown says the championship game sold out months ago at rates that are comparable to NFL games, and that overall tournament ad sales are pacing nearly 200 percent above last year, an enormous increase at a moment where the overall ad business is still embracing a certain amount of austerity.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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He's known for his power just like Stanton, and the numbers in 2024 were very comparable.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This follows his previous Guinness World Record for most Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes granted, highlighting his long-standing positive image that has helped with his longevity as a babyface.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Aerial images captured by drones are loaded onto maps made with geographic information system (GIS) technology.—
Ryan Lanclos,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Tazewell has had a storied career on Broadway, designing costumes for such shows as The Color Purple and In the Heights.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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The work included fitting such go-fast components as a Crower billet crankshaft, Manley titanium valves, an LSM custom camshaft, Kaase Boss cylinder heads, and a McLeod clutch and flywheel for the Tremec T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And the actor – who plays an explorer and his clone in this trippy sci-fi adventure – managed to at least double the cheering inside the theater after the film’s credits rolled.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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The remake will be the first mainline entry (or at least, revisiting of one) since 2015’s Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, which served as a sequel to Snake Eater once again following Naked Snake after the fourth entry jumped back to his clone as the lead.—
Ashley Bardhan,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Meester added on black slingbacks and a matching top handle purse, completing her look with a diamond necklace and gold hoops.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
9 Mar. 2025
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The print is replicated on a matching 90s Trucker jacket.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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