Be the image of somebody/something

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verb phrase

To look very much like someone or something else.

She is the image of her mother at the same age.
Visual representation of "be the image of somebody/something" - To look very much like someone or something else

Often appears as...

  • be the spitting/double image of somebody
  • be an image of somebody's youth
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Family Resemblance

Often used to highlight strong family features that make relatives look alike.

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Tom is the image of his grandfather; they have the same smile.
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Visual Similarity

Focuses on appearance only, not personality or behavior.

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That statue is the image of the ancient Greek goddess Athena.
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Not Literal

Used figuratively to express similarities, not for exact or perfect copies.

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The new kitten is the image of our old cat, just fluffier.
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