How to Use alike in a Sentence

alike

1 of 2 adverb
Definition of alikenext
Synonyms for alikenext
  • With enough room to sleep six, this bunk room can cater to kids and adults alike.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
  • The tunes are pleasing to the ears of parents and babies alike.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Sure, Lil Nas X may be known for his love of trolling fans and haters alike.
    — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2023
  • And less shock could mean less screen time strife for parents and kids alike.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Bean bag chairs are a fun seating option for kids and adults alike.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Housed in a stylish tavern, Bar Le Côte is a must-dine for uni and oyster lovers alike.
    — Ariel Okin, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The muted off-white adds warmth to rustic and modern kitchens alike.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Cleanser Men and women alike should cleanse their skin two times per day: once in the morning and once in the evening before bed.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Rieslings from the Mosel are considered to be some of the best in the world by consumers and collectors alike.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The impact of these programs felt by teachers and students alike.
    — ABC News, 12 Nov. 2023
  • The case of Shelly Miscavige has raised flags among the public and Hollywood elite alike.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 30 June 2023
  • Its compact size is ideal for errands and nights out alike.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Fans and teammates alike felt his impact between the sidelines.
    — Brian Sampson, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Pair them with your favorite white sneakers for a ‘fit that’s good for the office and weekend outings alike.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The outdoor cooker is beloved by both professional chefs and home chefs alike too.
    — Tim Chan, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
  • At the time, amapiano was taking over South African dancefloors and radio stations alike.
    — Heran Mamo, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024
  • They were also laid down as tips at Liam’s, a local restaurant that fills up with crew members and celebrities alike.
    — Matt Stevens, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The two apples in question look precisely nothing alike, and a decision by the Swiss court will take months, if not years, to land.
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2023
  • The Lego set, which has a steam train — the engine, coal tender and a three-room passenger carriage with lights — is ideal for kids and kid-at-heart adults, alike.
    — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Bring the happiest place on Earth right to their couch with this snuggly throw that makes for an incredible gift for kids and adults alike.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The hologram strap pairs perfectly with swimwear, shorts, and leggings alike, and will keep you looking and feeling good no matter where the day takes you.
    — Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2023
  • While the financial details are still unknown, the merger has aroused the ire of golf insiders and observers alike.
    — Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2023
  • One of the most beautiful and delicious fruits, kiwis are favorites of both children and adults alike.
    — Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2023
  • This Mediterranean island off the coast of Italy has catered to royalty and celebrities alike and has the quiet privacy to prove why.
    — Judy Koutsky, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Legendary singer Tony Bennett died on July 21 at 96 years old, and reactions from fans and celebrities alike prove just how beloved the icon was.
    — Maggie Horton, Country Living, 24 July 2023
  • At my request, the smiling chef-owner, Juan Gomez, emerged from the kitchen, chatting with customers — locals and tourists alike — and joined our table.
    — Lewis Abraham Leader, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Squirrel tracks and fox tracks, for example, look nothing alike.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Award-winners and celebrities alike arrived at the Royal Albert Hall to show off their best fashion and beauty looks.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Dec. 2023
  • In a place starkly divided by race, this man was someone both White and Black residents, adults and children alike, would swear was one of the good ones.
    — Carole V. Bell, Washington Post, 6 June 2023
  • The shoot-out had been nervy so far, Sweden matching the United States miss for miss, goal for goal—from newcomers and seasoned players alike.
    — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2023
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alike

2 of 2 adjective
  • The two cars are much alike.
  • The people in the room can’t be all alike or in agreement.
    — Fortune, 24 Nov. 2020
  • The look-alike drug is being tested in a lab, the spokeswoman said.
    — William Axford, Houston Chronicle, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Yet this idea and Friedman’s are far more alike than not.
    — Star Tribune, 19 Sep. 2020
  • That, in turn, can help weed out the look-alike symptoms that could send kids home from school.
    — Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 9 Sep. 2020
  • The beauty of baseball is no two days (or games) are alike.
    — Jon Schultz, SFChronicle.com, 25 Jan. 2021
  • In one of the pictures, Holmes cradles her look-alike daughter in arms.
    — Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2021
  • The couple has lived in their house for 30 years, sharing it with two orange look-alike cats.
    — Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2022
  • Next to me was Frido Mann, the author’s look-alike grandson, who had donated the piano to the house.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2021
  • The chateau-esque structure has six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms—none of which are alike.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Second: The alike coins create a head-to-head, third-game advancement game.
    — Randy Sachs, star-telegram, 1 Nov. 2017
  • The chefs were challenged with making look-alike dishes that taste the opposite.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 May 2022
  • The experiences that came out of that day were both alike and different from those of 2020.
    — Dallas News, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Just as snowflakes form in a wide variety of intricate shapes, no two kids are alike.
    — Melissa Petro, Time, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Use pinking shears and our free printable pattern to cut look-alike holly leaves.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2020
  • In the pic, Nick looks right at the camera, while the One Direction member look-alike waiter attempts to serve him a coffee.
    — Elana Rubin, Teen Vogue, 18 Sep. 2019
  • The second movie promises the arrival of a third look-alike cousin, also played by Hudgens, and a romantic rough patch.
    — Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2020
  • Look-alike weapons and items that were reported but didn’t turn out to be a weapon are the next most common categories after knives.
    — Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • Bruni shared a look-alike selfie on her Instagram to share the moment with followers.
    — Laura Lane, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The reality was Cook and Wiggins were more alike than either of them could've imagined.
    — Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Many households have a real-life Grinch—a family member who balks at the look-alike parade.
    — Charles Passy, WSJ, 17 Dec. 2020
  • But don’t fall under the misconception that all horror movies are alike.
    — Elena Nicolaou, refinery29.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • It’s the foggiest neighborhood in the city, at least in the summer, and the most bland-looking, rows and rows of look-alike houses marching toward the Pacific.
    — Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2021
  • Though storytellers and fans are trained to view sports through narrative mediums, no two seasons (even-back-to-back ones) are alike.
    — Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 16 Jan. 2021
  • More than once the duo winds up in the middle of the action; these two tiny, novice look-alike cops are underestimated by everyone.
    — Carolyn Kellogg, Houston Chronicle, 28 June 2019
  • The models proved there were no hard feelings about their look-alike ensembles with a joint photo on Instagram.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 May 2018
  • Money makes a big difference, of course, but, regardless of background, kids in school are more alike than many people grant.
    — Alan J. Borsuk, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2021
  • Wilson is set to play Thomas Irdley/Jimmy, two look-alike businessmen caught up in an African copper deal run amok.
    — Morgan Greene, chicagotribune.com, 24 Jan. 2018
  • My daughter downloaded a couple of apps on her phone (one a celebrity look-alike app, for example).
    — Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022
  • The vinegaroons even kill their look-alike arachnids: scorpions.
    — Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 22 July 2021

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