sound like

idiom

1
: to seem to be something when heard
You sound like you're tired.
That sounds (to me) like a good idea.
It sounds like thunder.
2
: to have a sound that is like the sound of (something else)
That kitten sounds like a human baby.
3
: to have a voice that is like the voice of (someone else)
I knew he must be your brother. He sounds just like you.
4
: to say something that is like what is commonly said by (someone else)
You sound just like your mother when you say that.

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Plot: Homer instructs Ned to kill his enemies in a Dexter-like fashion, manipulating his voice to sound like God. Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024 Getting all of this for an additional $120, over the Pace 3, starts to sound like quite a solid deal. Andrew Williams, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 That might sound like a minor tweak, but the two styles of port are very different. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 While the idea of rolling hundreds of tiny needles over your skin may sound like something out of a horror movie, dermatologists say the best derma rollers (the at-home version of professional microneedling) can help boost collagen production and improve skin texture. Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sound like 

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“Sound like.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20like. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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