stand-in
[stand-in]
- a substitute for a motion-picture star during the preparation of lighting, cameras, etc., or in dangerous scenes.
- any substitute.
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Origin of stand-in
First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase stand in
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Examples from the Web for stand-in
Contemporary Examples
You could say this character is a stand-in for all of America.
Even Beauty and the Beast villain Gaston pops up as—fittingly—the 'Pornstache' stand-in.
Is the Pentecostal Jim Casy a stand-in for another martyred J.C.?
It starts with Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron, the stand-in for all of us.
This time they made sure the stand-in had tattoos just like Beckham himself.
Historical Examples
Say, young fella, have you got any stand-in with your noble red brothers?
Good IndianB. M. Bower
I had the stand-in summon her on the office telephone, then I withdrew all vitality from it.
The Calm ManFrank Belknap Long
He had been a trusty drill-master and, it was reported, had a 'stand-in' with the Meter.
Atlantic NarrativesMary Antin
“Clarice certainly has some stand-in with Dolly,” observed Anne.
The Mystery of Arnold HallHelen M. Persons
Miles may not have a stand-in, but he's solid with the ranks!
Frontier BalladsJoseph Mills Hanson