ringer

noun

ˈriŋ-ər How to pronounce ringer (audio)
Definition of ringernext
1
as in sham
one who makes false claims of identity or expertise no one was more surprised than the defendant when his lawyer turned out to be a ringer

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2
as in twin
something or someone that strongly resembles another he's a dead ringer for his grandfather

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Recent Examples of ringer So our only option was to shoot gadwall, wigeon, and ringers over water. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2026 The debtor may also have a ringer show up at the judicial sale to try to bid up the asset so that the debtor gets the biggest credit against the judgment. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Flowers decamped to Nashville, hired producers Shawn Everett and Jonathan Rado, whose work excels at mimicking the textures of older records, and recruited a band full of session-pro ringers. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Aug. 2026 Brava roofing has dead-ringer good looks for fussy favorites like cedar shakes, slate, and Spanish barrel tile, but the roofing is Class 4 impact-rated, the highest rating given by independent testing labs. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ringer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ringer
  1. sham
  2. twin
  3. fake
  4. image
  5. fraud
  6. replica
  7. pretender
  8. clone
Noun
  • Plus, the set comes with two shams to complete your sanctuary.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The five-piece set includes a plush comforter, throw blanket, shams, and a decorative pillow for calming cohesion, and comes in rich neutrals like creamy beige, midnight blue, and toasty brown.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sham
Noun
  • But in terms of the twins, Rex and Ash were just fantastic together.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The producer credits will be shared by Molly Smith and the Luckinbill twins for Black Label Media, Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee for Thunder Road and Ed McDonnell.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of twin
Noun
  • Because the story lines are facile fakes, because the characters are blanked out, the substance of relationships is reduced to dialogue of generalities and platitudes.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
  • While highly sophisticated fakes can fool even seasoned shoppers, the following are the secrets our experts say to look for to spot a dupe.
    — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of fake
Noun
  • As their names suggest, one perfume bottle features an image of pizza and the other of pasta on its front.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms are incredibly cozy, with gas fireplaces, a pull-out couch, and framed images of different landmarks around the Presidio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Holmes and her partner Billy Evans invited Fielder, Oppenheim and a small camera crew into their San Diego home 34 days before Holmes began her Theranos fraud prison sentence.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Frankel also faces investment adviser fraud and false-statement counts over SEC filings that allegedly concealed his conviction and a Finra suspension.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fraud
Noun
  • Hanging beside a replica wooden hut was a birdcage with a note explaining that the parrot had been removed for its own mental well-being.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Eight interconnecting venues offer everything from French-Japanese fusion, an oyster and ceviche bar, poolside cocktails, and a replica speakeasy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • The transfer portal can transform a contender into a pretender in a single offseason.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The schedule is forgivable, even by ACC standards, but a rematch on the road against Notre Dame will separate the Canes as contenders or pretenders.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of pretender
Noun
  • The case involved a popular Japanese anime voice actor who demanded that TikTok close an account over its unauthorized use of an AI clone of his trademark baritone.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • An authentic but upgraded clone of Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance that can play more than just GBA games using emulation.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
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