Lookalike: meaning, definitions and examples

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lookalike

[ ˈlʊkəˌlaɪk ]

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in a sentence

A person or thing that closely resembles another; a doppelganger.

Synonyms

double, duplicate, twin

Examples of usage

She found her lookalike on social media.
The two actors are often mistaken for lookalikes.

Translations

Translations of the word "lookalike" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sósia

🇮🇳 हमशक्ल

🇩🇪 Doppelgänger

🇮🇩 kembaran

🇺🇦 двійник

🇵🇱 sobowtór

🇯🇵 そっくりさん

🇫🇷 sosie

🇪🇸 doble

🇹🇷 benzer

🇰🇷 닮은꼴

🇸🇦 شبيه

🇨🇿 dvojník

🇸🇰 dvojník

🇨🇳 相似者

🇸🇮 dvojnik

🇮🇸 tvífari

🇰🇿 егіз

🇬🇪 ორეული

🇦🇿 əkiz

🇲🇽 doble

Word origin

The term 'lookalike' originated in the late 20th century as a colloquial expression to describe someone or something that closely resembles another. It is a combination of the words 'look' and 'alike', emphasizing the similarity in appearance or characteristics. Lookalikes have been a popular concept in entertainment and celebrity culture, with professional impersonators often hired to mimic the appearance of famous individuals.