identical

[ahy-den-ti-kuhl, ih-den-] / aɪˈdɛn tɪ kəl, ɪˈdɛn- /

ADJECTIVE

alike, equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exact indistinguishable interchangeable

WEAK

Xerox carbon-copy corresponding dead ringer ditto double duplicate equivalent identic like like two peas in a pod look-alike matching one and the same same same difference selfsame spitting image tantamount twin very very same

Antonyms

STRONGEST

different

WEAK

dissimilar distinct diverse opposite unequal unlike

Example Sentences

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Because of the high litigation risk, the insurance premiums that developers pay for condo projects are often three to five times higher than those for an identical apartment building.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In everyday life, two identical objects can still be told apart.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Series one was filmed in the identical unit next door, which is occupied by a fireplace business, but for series two it was easier to move Capper's bike shop.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

And just when happiness finally seems within reach, Tanaka reminds us that redemption and fulfillment are not always identical in Japanese society.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In their matching school uniforms, the children looked almost identical.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

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