lookalike
3.8
Very similar in looks to another person or thing, often made to copy it
- adjective
- /ˈlʊkəˌlaɪk/
:
parecido
- The actor was so convincing in his role that he became a lookalike of the real political figure.
Examples
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We are cruising down a street of humble, lookalike houses.
Fiction book (1996) -
At the festival, they showcased a parade of lookalike characters from popular movies, delighting the crowd.
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The twins often wear matching outfits because they enjoy being lookalike siblings.
Synonyms
similar
vslookalike
∞
1.0
Having some of the same qualities as another person or thing but not exactly the same
is focused on appearance and imitation rather than broad likeness across aspects
look-alike
vslookalike
4
3.7
Very similar in appearance to another person or thing
is a general resemblance often as an imitation not exactly identical
imitative
vslookalike
2
4.6
Tends to copy the actions or style of other people
is about resembling appearance often not the active act of copying
simulative
vslookalike
1
7.5
Made to copy how something looks or works
is about resembling others in appearance rather than formally reproducing their function
resemblant
vslookalike
7.3
Looking like something else in appearance or style
is a resemblance often used as imitation rather than broad similarity
Antonyms
How Similar
spitting image
16
3.7
- Informal
16
3.7
dead ringer
9
7.4
- Informal
9
7.4
double
75
4.7
75
4.7
lookalike
3.8
resemblance
105
3.0
105
3.0
Surface Forms
lookalike positive
Morphology
Etymology
Lookalike comes from the two simple words look and alike, which mean 'looks similar'. So, as an adjective it describes something that resembles another thing or style, for example an imitation jacket.