alter ego

[awl-ter ee-goh, eg-oh, al-] / ˈɔl tər ˈi goʊ, ˌɛg oʊ, ˈæl- /

NOUN

other side to personality

Synonyms

WEAK

Doppelganger evil twin second self

NOUN

companion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

soul mate

WEAK

Doppelganger buddy chum confidante counterpart pal

Example Sentences

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Anita Max Wynn - the tour's name - is a reference to Drake's alter ego, a play on gambling phrase "I need a max win".

From BBC

“He can do no wrong,” said Terhune, mimicking his alter ego.

From Los Angeles Times

But there’s no denying that his former alter ego Ben Covington inflects his current roles, especially on “Grey’s Anatomy.”

From Los Angeles Times

He explained that the decision to retire his alter ego was partially influenced by becoming a dad.

From Los Angeles Times

Bratton, who is generally as affable, thoughtful and loquacious as his TV alter ego was not, was born in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times