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analogue

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Definition of analogue

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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 Relatedly, people wonder whether AI learning might lead to the tipping point of machine consciousness — some sort of analog of the human brain. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 So long, luggage tag I, along with a few other Condé Nast Traveler editors, gathered some anecdotal evidence that people are using the analog tag less and less. — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026 About 95% of the cases involved fentanyl, a synthetic fentanyl analog or heroin, the commission’s report found. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Under Reck’s direction, the creative team employs a number of analog stage-horror techniques. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for analogue

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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

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Aside from Rylance, the actors did not meet with their real-life counterparts, and Guadagnino didn’t want to meet them.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
The black style’s Orchard Premium counterpart, which features an Apple Green/Apple Green and a style code of JF5453-300, is still expected to arrive at retail in the coming weeks.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

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Other organizations abandoned associations with Hastert, and his portrait was removed from a hallway outside the House chamber.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
While a portrait collection of the resort’s presidential guests caters to quite a fitting name, there’s a new top tier spirit and fine wine collection–along with swanky designs, space for live music, and eventually, a game of pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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The company inaugurated its $100 million Trimetro campus in Odisha in April, describing it as a facility designed for net-zero carbon and water operation.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Google’s carbon emissions rose by 18 percent last year along with a jump in electricity demand of 37 percent, according to the company’s latest sustainability report.

— Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of carbon

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Set in a garden near the Bahnhofstrasse shopping drag (Zurich's equivalent of Fifth Avenue), the hotel looks right onto Lake Zurich and the Alps—but that's not the only nice view.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Cuts to pensions or benefits of China’s own state employees in the coming years might produce a modern equivalent.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of equivalent

Noun

In what is considered Clone Saga’s most controversial twist in the books, Ben Reilly at one point is declared the real Spider-Man and Peter Parker the clone — a switch that eventually was reversed after backlash from fans.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Relying on human instinct to catch an AI clone is a losing strategy.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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