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as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
the car is a clone under a different brand name—it's even manufactured in the same plant as its cousin
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as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the new television series is a clone of half a dozen police procedurals already on the air
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as in to copy
to make an exact likeness of
will clone the designer outfit for the ready-to-wear market
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Recent Examples of clone
Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
The wine is built on blends, typically Garganega, Trebbiano, Trebbianello (a local strain of Friulano), Bianca Fernanda (a clone of Cortese) and Malvasia, grown on hills that once marked the edge of glacial retreat.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Scammers can clone voices, generate convincing videos, imitate writing styles, and create fake emergencies that feel real.
—Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
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Noun
Meanwhile, Skeletor sends a quartet of vicious mercenaries (including an ugly Chewbacca clone) after them.
—Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
The wine is built on blends, typically Garganega, Trebbiano, Trebbianello (a local strain of Friulano), Bianca Fernanda (a clone of Cortese) and Malvasia, grown on hills that once marked the edge of glacial retreat.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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In 2014, a hacker reportedly claimed to have cloned a fingerprint of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, then Germany's defense minister, using close-up photos taken at a press event.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Scammers can clone voices, generate convincing videos, imitate writing styles, and create fake emergencies that feel real.
—Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clone
Noun
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Pekec declined to say who filed the permit and did not provide NBC News with a copy.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Created in 2003 by Kirkman and Cory Walker, and joined later by contributing creator Ryan Ottley, the award-winning Invincible comic series ran for 15 years in collaboration with Image Comics, spanning 146 issues and selling more than 6 million copies.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones has raised millions, including helping to get $800,000 in donations to fund a replica of a historic ship for the maritime museum in his San Diego district.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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When fans walked into Globe Life Mall, they were handed a free sleeveless replica jersey for former Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler, who happens to be Jewish.—
Mac Engel
June 18,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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In organisms that reproduce via the union of types—this group also includes yeasts and slime molds—partners are functionally equivalent and the exchange of genetic material is symmetrical, an arrangement called isogamy.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Under what’s called the sterile insect technique, the government breeds male screwworm flies that can’t reproduce, then releases them into the wild.—
Ciara McCarthy. Produced with AI assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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The problem is, mainstream science and society have been slow to move away from the narrative that all animals copulate only for reproduction, any same-sex activity is purely anomalous (and unnatural), and every species is male-dominated.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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The new earbuds are designed to deliver natural ambiance with high-quality audio reproduction without the need for electronic pass-through modes.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Video and images of about 150 strikes against Russian fuel tankers, trucks and other vehicles have been geolocated and analyzed by French open-source analyst Clément Molin and the volunteer-run OSINT group Geoconfirmed, as well as CNN’s OSINT team.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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This is the first time the public has seen the still images and video, as no cameras were allowed inside the courtroom during the trial.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Use warm air and UV rays outside to naturally disinfect fabrics, make white clothes brighter, and get rid of musty odors, all while leaving behind a unique scent from fresh air that can’t be replicated in the dryer.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Developed with leading academics and defense experts, including Sky News' Deborah Haynes, the series replicates high-level political decision-making pressure.—
Rick Ellis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The proud mom shares the twins as well as son James, 23, with husband Matthew Broderick.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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When the twins hit their teens, acting took a backseat to other endeavors, including attending New York University (Cole majored in Geographic Information Systems in archaeology, while Dylan majored in video game design).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
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Issues like slow image rendering on mobile devices or videos failing to auto-crop correctly—such as losing the subject when switching between portrait and landscape views—are often perceived as minor.—
Tal Lev-Ami,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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“Clone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clone. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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