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doppelgänger
A person who looks remarkably similar to another person, often thought to be an exact twin or double.
Examples:
- In folklore, the appearance of a doppelgänger was often considered an omen of bad luck.
- I ran into my doppelgänger at the coffee shop, and it was uncanny how similar we looked.
alter ego
A second self; a different version of oneself, often embodying traits and characteristics that are contrasting to the original.
Examples:
- He created an alter ego to express his wild side that he kept hidden from his friends.
- The novelist's alter ego was a daring adventurer who traveled the world, unlike the shy writer himself.
twin flame
A concept that refers to a person with whom one has a deep, soul-level connection, often thought of as two halves of the same soul.
Examples:
- Meeting my twin flame felt like meeting my true self; we resonated on so many levels.
- People say that every twin flame mirrors your inner self, reflecting both strengths and weaknesses.
mirror image
An exact counterpart or reflection of something, typically used to describe a person who looks very similar to another.
Examples:
- She is the mirror image of her sister, with the same features and expressions.
- In portraits, the artist often captures the subject's mirror image, emphasizing their similarities.