ANALOG Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

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 In another edge over many EVs, analog switches manage some key controls, including a volume knob. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 They are cast as a modern analog for the Allied powers of World War I that dictated the terms of Hungary’s surrender via the treaty and dismantled a 1,000-year-old Hungarian state. — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026 The 23-year-old Vancouver native leans into analog indie rock, using story songs and confessional lyrics to wrestle with relationships, future anxieties and the challenges of growing up in the public eye. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 The natural analog there would be fifth-round pick Luke Nixon, the son of Trot. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for analogue

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Andrew Tate faces 42 charges, including rape, human trafficking, indecent images of a child and assault, according to the UK Crown Prosecution Service and Bedfordshire Police.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
The lawsuit alleges that Sheriff Robert Luna failed to confiscate Giandomenico’s phone after learning of the photos and tried to conceal from Nancy Lemus that the images existed.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

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His most basic long-range drone, the FP-1, costs the military about $55,000, within the same price range as its Russian counterpart.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
The 19-year-old was named on the bench against Milan at San Siro in the Champions League aged just 16 and scored with a clearance from his own half during an under-21 victory over their Fulham counterparts in February.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of counterpart

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The ensemble drama traces the unpredictable shape of grief and family dynamics, aiming for an emotionally candid portrait of loss and the ties that hold communities together.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
The trove of artworks includes a mixed-media drawing by Nicole Eisenman, 1960s works by Lee Friedlander and a self portrait made by the artist, DJ, and poet Juliana Huxtable.

— News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026

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Considering the new watch is apparently not only no thicker than the old one but 12 per cent thinner, this suggests Samsung has used a higher-capacity battery technology, most likely silicon-carbon.

— Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
High energy costs have been highlighted as a key issue, piling pressure on policymakers to ramp up North Sea oil production even as Britain pushes ahead with its net-zero carbon goals.

— Chloe Taylor,Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Definition of carbon

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See the hundreds of billions worth of cash equivalents sitting on Berkshire Hathaway’s balance sheet then, and now.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The exhibitor generated $190 million in free cash flow and ended the quarter with $778 million of cash and cash equivalents.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 July 2026

Definition of equivalent

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Work can move in parallel, and context can be retained across tasks.

— Vitalii Dodonov, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
James Joyce’s Dublin is another parallel, not least for the allusive poetry in Whitehead’s language, which makes understanding all of the references a treat but not a prerequisite.

— David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of parallel

Noun

Through her unforgettable portrayal of Jia, Kaylee brought extraordinary heart, humanity, and light to Godzilla, Kong, and the Monsterverse.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
The report suggests that idealized portrayals of dating on social media may be affecting confidence and expectations, in some cases as much as or more than rejection itself.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026

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