dead ringer

Speech parts

1. dead ringer - Noun

2. dead ringer - Phrase

Meaning

a person who is almost identical to another

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

dead-ringer

Synonyms

ringer clone image match picture copy fellow companion twin mate replication counterpart resemblance replica duplicate
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Antonyms

contrast opposition opposite contrary antithesis antipode
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Hypernyms

image double look-alike

Examples

A dead ringer for his famous father, actor Martin Sheen, Estevez carved out a substantial career of his own, starting with (1983) and continuing with (1985). Source: Internet

At college age, I saw myself in the callow young hero, Matt; in my 20s, fancied myself the dashing El Gallo; in my 40s, identified with the barely coping dads; and these days I’m a dead ringer for Henry, the befuddled old actor. Source: Internet

A black cat with yellow eyes was in the back yard, a dead ringer for my dog’s pet cat who ran away last year. Source: Internet

The album reached No. 1 in the United Kingdom, and three singles were released from the album: "Dead Ringer for Love" (with Cher ), "I'm Gonna Love Her for Both of Us", and "Read 'Em and Weep". Source: Internet

As punishment, he is transformed into a Terracotta Warrior and awakens 3,000 years later, where he encounters an actress who is a dead ringer for the woman who captivated him so many years ago. Source: Internet

Now if only I had Tami’s hair, I would be a dead ringer for her! Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

dead ringer

Close letter words and terms

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