How to Use alike in a Sentence

alike

1 of 2 adverb
  • 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
  • The creative reimagining of this historic house has been adapted into a modern bed-and-breakfast where no two spaces are alike.
    Jessica Ritz, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
  • His sophisticated and elegant touch is seen throughout the building, and in true Despont style where no detail is left to chance, no two apartments are alike.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2022

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