に似てきた

have come to resemble

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have come to resemble Used when someone or something has gradually started to look or act like someone else. It combines に似る (resemble) with てくる (come to).

JA: 最近、妹が母に似てきたね。

EN: Lately, my little sister has started to resemble our mother.

君だんだん圭ちゃんに似てきたよ

You're starting to look more and more like Kei-chan.

— 天気の子 (2019)

二人とも大人になって父さんに似てきた

You both have grown up and started to look like Dad.

— グッバイ、レーニン！ (2003)

だんだんママに似てきたわね

You're gradually starting to look more and more like your mother.

— 箪笥＜たんす＞ (2003)