Double
Double noun - A stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts.
Usage example: his first job in Hollywood was as a double for Clark Gable
Stand-in is a synonym for double in something which exactly resembles another topic. In some cases you can use "Stand-in" instead the word "Double" as a noun or an adjective. popular alternative
Stand-in
Stand-in noun - A person or thing that takes the place of another.
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The 11th's double in "The Rebel Flesh" was arguably the most complicated, with a similar-looking stand-in playing... whichever Doctor Matt Smith wasn't playing at the time.
Source: Double Vision - Republican candidate is convinced his opponent is dead and using a body double as a stand-in.
Source: Body Double - Fixer pulls double-duty as a Daredevil and Iron Fist stand-in, while Expatriette serves as the Punisher.
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