Lookalike
noun
A person or thing that looks very similar to another.
His friend is a lookalike of a famous actor.
Often appears as...
- celebrity lookalike
- uncanny lookalike
adjective
Used to describe something or someone that looks very similar to something or someone else.
The two puppies were lookalike, making it difficult to differentiate them apart.
Often appears as...
- lookalike siblings
- lookalike products
noun
A person or thing that looks very similar to another.
His friend is a lookalike of a famous actor.
Often appears as...
- celebrity lookalike
- uncanny lookalike
adjective
Used to describe something or someone that looks very similar to something or someone else.
The two puppies were lookalike, making it difficult to differentiate them apart.
Often appears as...
- lookalike siblings
- lookalike products
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Identical
Though 'lookalike' suggests strong similarity, it doesn't mean two things are identical.
They're not twins, just lookalikes with similar features.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can describe objects that aren't alive but share a resemblance with something else.
I bought a purse that's a lookalike of a designer brand.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Seeing a lookalike can be surprising or comforting, especially if it resembles a loved one.
Seeing her dog's lookalike brought back memories.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Identical
Though 'lookalike' suggests strong similarity, it doesn't mean two things are identical.
They're not twins, just lookalikes with similar features.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can describe objects that aren't alive but share a resemblance with something else.
I bought a purse that's a lookalike of a designer brand.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Seeing a lookalike can be surprising or comforting, especially if it resembles a loved one.
Seeing her dog's lookalike brought back memories.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Identical
Though 'lookalike' suggests strong similarity, it doesn't mean two things are identical.
They're not twins, just lookalikes with similar features.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can describe objects that aren't alive but share a resemblance with something else.
I bought a purse that's a lookalike of a designer brand.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Seeing a lookalike can be surprising or comforting, especially if it resembles a loved one.
Seeing her dog's lookalike brought back memories.
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Quote examples
Alison Jackson
English Artist
Finding the perfect lookalike to work with is crucial and a lengthy process. We have our regulars, but we also use social media all the time to find people. It's amazing who you can unearth on Twitter.
Quote examples
Michael Sheen
Welsh Actor
My dad is a Jack Nicholson lookalike and a frustrated performer, my mother's into reading and poetry. I suppose the thing I owe them most is my confidence.
Quote examples
Alison Jackson
English Artist
Finding the perfect lookalike to work with is crucial and a lengthy process. We have our regulars, but we also use social media all the time to find people. It's amazing who you can unearth on Twitter.
Quote examples
Michael Sheen
Welsh Actor
My dad is a Jack Nicholson lookalike and a frustrated performer, my mother's into reading and poetry. I suppose the thing I owe them most is my confidence.
Example 1 of 2
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