ANALOG Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

analogue

noun

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Definition of analogue

as in image

formal something that is similar to something else in design, origin, use, etc.; something that is analogous to something else a modern analog to what happened before the synthetic analog of a chemical found in a tropical tree a meat analogue such as tofu

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Recent Examples of analogue Myre’s work finds an analog in Faye HeavyShield’s the red line II (2025), a strand of red beads that the artist strung by hand. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 For a really rich, organic, textured look, many low-budget filmmakers still shoot on 8-mm or 16-mm analog film – but getting the stuff processed is a major hassle. — New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026 Novo is preparing to launch CagriSema, a combination of the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide and the long-acting amylin analogue cagrilintide. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 The full-circle moment showed me that soul music, whether spun in an analog setting or served up by social media algorithms, will always find its way back to us. — Natelegé Whaley, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for analogue

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Noun

Unlike conventional sonar approaches that rely on lower-resolution acoustic images, synthetic aperture sonar combines multiple acoustic measurements collected as the sensor moves through the water.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
The image was manipulated by artificial intelligence and posted by a Colombian artist, according to Brazilian fact-checking outlet Agência Lupa.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of image

Noun

Featuring exteriors by Hydro Tec and interiors by Hot Lab, the yacht offers generous living areas across four decks with a distinctive configuration that sets it apart from 100-foot counterparts.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
But Stateside arenas, like their football stadium counterparts, are apparently less than enthused to book the rapper over his pro-Palestine comments.

— Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of counterpart

Noun

Across its music collaborations, portrait tees, and tributes, the list includes everyone from Michael Jackson to the Velvet Underground, Nirvana, Butthole Surfers, My Bloody Valentine, Daniel Johnston, Aphex Twin, and SALEM.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Avaialble in red and blue hues, the bandana showcases a portrait of Mimi in a field of blooms.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of portrait

Noun

The aircraft uses carbon-fiber materials and features a 270-degree panoramic cockpit.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Total carbon emissions are set to rise around 1% this year, as emissions from deforestation and land-use change are projected to increase for the first time in a decade.

— Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of carbon

Noun

Dakar winner Brock Heger quickly showed us all how to do it, perfectly executing the side-by-side equivalent of a skateboard tailslide along the wall’s highest point.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026
An aroma has no straightforward equivalent to a photograph or audio file.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of equivalent

Noun

Just past the hotel, Silver Strand is a scenic stretch of road connecting Coronado to Imperial Beach, running parallel to the Bayshore Bikeway.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
On this anniversary, such is an eerie parallel to both Nazi dehumanization of Jews and propaganda suggesting Jews were to blame for all the world’s problems.

— Seth Limmer, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of parallel

Noun

Authors can produce an audiobook with a synthetic narrator or a clone of their own voice, and translate the book—and that audiobook—into other languages.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026
The Deadpool & Wolverine actress also reflected on her time working alongside Hugh Jackman on Logan as the mutant clone/biological daughter of Wolverine, Laura/X-23.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of clone

Noun

Despite that growing support, Bass and her allies’ negative portrayal of Raman in attack ads had an effect, as Raman’s unfavorable ratings rose month by month.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
As Vega consulted on the script, it’s widely seen as a groundbreaker of trans portrayals onscreen in the 21st century.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

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