look-alikes

noun

Definition of look-alikesnext
plural of look-alike
as in pictures
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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  1. replicas
  2. twins
  3. counterparts
  4. portraits
Noun
  • This convergence is enabling next-generation capabilities, such as digital twins—virtual replicas of physical systems.
    Robert Backhouse, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Digital Twin Ecosystems In digital twin ecosystems, physical products automatically generate and maintain virtual replicas that simulate usage, predict maintenance needs and gather real-world performance data.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of replicas
Noun
  • Nick Cannon opened up his New Jersey mansion for a tour — with help from his and Mariah Carey’s twins, Moroccan and Monroe Cannon.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Marty Biagi keeping it together while discussing the death of his father and the birth of his twins last month.
    Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of twins
Noun
  • Like their fictional counterparts, Taylor-Joy and Delevingne often hit the town together, including a 2023 girls’ night out that included Taylor Swift, Zoë Kravitz, and Golden Globe double nominee Selena Gomez.
    EW.com, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Withdrawal limits are lower on online casinos than their brick-and-mortar counterparts.
    Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of counterparts
Noun
  • Facial hair and hats had been scribbled all over their portraits.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Biographical portraits of pop stars, all in national tours at The Bushnell, ranged from Cher to Neil Diamond to Fanny Brice to Michael Jackson.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of portraits
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