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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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
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The Altair twin skyscrapers, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, are seven hundred and eighty-seven feet tall, with one standing at attention and the other leaning companionably against it.—
Eric Lach,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The concept of digital twins—advanced models that replicate the behavior of physical systems—plays a significant role in the technology.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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One of Augustine’s favorite ways to find new opportunities is to search through LinkedIn for workers who held similar roles, either at the same company or a competitor.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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There is also a similar and unrelated Death Clock app, which uses AI and scientific research to determine when users may die.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Iran’s military displayed replicas of some of its missiles at the square.—
Nasser Karimi,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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Visitors can study Iron Age artifacts from the Caucasus territories, an exact replica of the Gallery in Rome’s Papal Palace and one of the world’s largest collections of paintings from Flemish artists like Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck and Jacob Jordaens.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In late January, Prom compared online prices at Aldi and Walmart to prices for comparable items at two relatively high-end supermarkets: Whole Foods and a local ma-and-pa chain.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, comparable doses of the hydrocodone and acetaminophen combination retail for an average of about $7 per day.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
31 Jan. 2025
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Taylor Swift wasn’t exactly welcomed with open arms by every person at the 2025 Super Bowl, with the pop star receiving boos from some members of the crowd when her image appeared on the Caesars Superdome jumbotron Sunday (Feb. 9).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Faithful stares at her younger image with a hint of wistful pride.—
Debra Rae Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Since 1997, Congress has required NSF to explicitly weigh such factors in its grantmaking.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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The fact is, the sooner McLeod County is rid of such select and fashionable thinking young ones the better.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Each of the clones has a primary purpose: Watcher, Fixer, Knower, Healer and Bang Bang Fire, who is assigned to defend the mysterious vessel containing monuments and shrines to the past.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Even its biggest rival, Amazon, recently introduced a Temu clone called Amazon Haul that closely resembles the original, both in terms of its logistics supply chain and user interface.—
Zeyi Yang,
WIRED,
26 Dec. 2024
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Photo: Getty Images Designed to mimic the effects of the elements, Meghan sported a natural dewy base with blusher angled up to the cheekbone, along with a matching glossy nude lip.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Bronze wore a matching No. 15 T-shirt with black pants and white sneakers.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
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