as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another
at first glance these two mattresses may be look-alikes, but a comparison of their innards tells a different story
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Recent Examples of look-alike
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Joe Burrow look-alikes gather at Fountain Square for contest.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
On Sunday, Santa’s Side Hustle will be on the lookout for Buddy look-alikes.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Jesus look-alikes are getting a lot of work posing for family portraits and wedding announcements.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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His case has also sparked discussions about the private health insurance industry in the U.S. Mangione's internet fame mirrors a broader trend of celebrity look-alike contests, such as the one held in October at New York's Washington Square Park featuring actor Timothée Chalamet.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Joe Burrow look-alikes gather at Fountain Square for contest.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
On Sunday, Santa’s Side Hustle will be on the lookout for Buddy look-alikes.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Jesus look-alikes are getting a lot of work posing for family portraits and wedding announcements.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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The stories of Jimmy, the twins, Charlie and Raisin aren’t without pathos.Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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This data can also be leveraged to create a digital twin that simulates physical assets of your warehouse.Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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With similar conditions forecast, the state's proactive measures aim to mitigate risks to residents and critical infrastructure.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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After scenes of the infected slamming against a barrier and people rushing to grab rifles flash across the scene, the teaser ends with Ellie also walking down a similar hallway with her gun pointed ahead.Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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Counterfeit sneakers often feature near-perfect replicas, with counterfeiters even soliciting feedback to improve their products.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Dot Experience addresses this challenge by creating accessible, multisensory experiences, such as media pods and 3D replicas, throughout the museum.M. Leona Godin, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
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Greenland's area is more comparable to that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is still slightly larger.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Obviously, Rooker is not in the same class as Judge and Soto here, but is comparable to Stanton and O’Neill - both had slightly higher K rates, and his BB rate slotted in neatly between O’Neill (11.3%) and Stanton (8.2%).Tony Blengino, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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With an authentication rate of 99.1% and a database of over 50 million reference images, the company provides indispensable tools for brands and consumers alike.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Gladys Sicknick got a tattoo with an image of her son's Capitol Police badge on her forearm.Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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The official also says this is the first time since November 2023 that there have been such detailed negotiations with representatives from all sides present.Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Hackett added that such pullbacks are a healthy part of a market cycle, and typically occur every 18 months.Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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Rise Of Synthetic Identity Fraud And Social Engineering Synthetic identity fraud is where scammers use AI to clone voices, alter videos or fabricate identities to commit online fraud and deception, or to pass identity verification checks.Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Hany Farid, a professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, who specializes digital forensics and has written about AI voice clones, conducted a biometric comparison of audio clips from Musk and Dittmann, sharing the results on his LinkedIn profile.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
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What’s a hoodie without a matching pair of joggers?Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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See all the photos of the cutest couples at the Globes, including Brody and Meester's matching moment and Morris Chestnut and wife Pamela's sweet smooch.Brendan Le, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Look-alike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look-alike. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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