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doppelganger Synonyms

Another word for doppelganger

Choosing another word for doppelganger depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A non-biologically related person who looks strikingly similar to another living person; a look-alike or double.

Usage Example

"While traveling in Berlin, she was startled to encounter a complete stranger who looked like her exact look-alike."

Strongest
look-alike
double
dead ringer
Strong
spitting image
twin
duplicate
counterpart

• noun (Context 2)

In folklore and fiction, an apparition or paranormal double of a living person, traditionally regarded as an omen of bad luck or imminent death.

Usage Example

"In many nineteenth-century Gothic tales, the protagonist is haunted by a sinister wraith that mirrors their hidden desires."

Strong
wraith
apparition
phantom
alter ego

• Nearby Words

dopily
dopiness
doping
doppelganger
dorado
doris
dork

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Doppelganger. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/doppelganger
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