lookalike

British

/ ˈlʊkəˌlaɪk /

noun

1. a person, esp a celebrity, or thing that is the double of another
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a lookalike Minister
  a lookalike newspaper

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Concertgoers flooded social media with their bizarre conspiracy theories after seeing the star perform at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, claiming that the singer secretly hired a lookalike to take his place during the performance.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

According to Hennawi, advanced algorithms can now examine tens of millions of astronomical sources and separate the few genuine quasars from the overwhelming number of lookalike stars and galaxies.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026

The 47-year-old has made a career out of being a Will Smith lookalike and tribute artist since he was 18.

From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026

In one, he’s a contestant on “The Bachelor,” surrounded by a line of lookalike blond models; in another, he’s drinking matcha lattes with Will Smith.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2025

"So, Delly Cartwright. Imagine finding her lookalike here."

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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