look-alike
or look·a·like
a person or thing that looks like or closely resembles another; double.
a compatible: The leading brand of computer was expensive so they bought cheap look-alikes.
a pill or capsule that contains nonprescription stimulants, as caffeine and ephedrine, but is made to appear like one containing illegal or prescription stimulants, as amphetamine or biphetamine.
being or characteristic of a look-alike.
Origin of look-alike
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How to use look-alike in a sentence
The last of the cigars was handed out and the Che lookalike was paid and went back in search of other tourists.
The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind | Brin-Jonathan Butler | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHis directorial début, starring the young French YSL-lookalike Pierre Niney, was released in theaters throughout France last week.
They spot a handsome Clark Kent lookalike at a garden party.
Is Bravo’s Jewish Princesses Long Island the Most Offensive TV Show Ever? | Andrew Romano | July 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWhat happens when a Ryan Gosling lookalike strolls the streets of the Motor City?
Michelle Obama, Ryan Gosling, ‘Game of Thrones’ & More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | June 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSports Illustrated swimsuit model, Kate Upton, has an uncanny lookalike, Ania, posing topless in the same fur ski jacket.
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British Dictionary definitions for lookalike
/ (ˈlʊkəˌlaɪk) /
a person, esp a celebrity, or thing that is the double of another
(as modifier): a lookalike Minister; a lookalike newspaper
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