analogue

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Definition of analoguenext
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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 That may help explain why Garfield welcomes the resurgence of VHS and other analog technology among younger audiences. ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Other researchers used the theory to derive Navier-Stokes analogues for exotic states of matter, like fracton matter. Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 And while Ukraine has begun to resolve navigational issues with its missiles, such as the Flamingo, those weapons are still not as accurate — or as stealthy — as their Western analogues. Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 The name refers to a male coming-of-age ritual, but the analog methods the duo used, in part, suggest a return to something past and playful, perhaps childlike—though the music shows maturation overall. Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for analogue
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Noun
  • Before that, the monarchy had promoted a more secular and westernized image of women.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The images conveyed gravity, purpose and leadership in a time of existential crisis.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • These pauses also give the documentary an air of mournful respect, making its pace more deliberate than the standard talking heads-doc that might be mistaken as a stylistic counterpart.
    Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Just like their younger counterparts, midlife women are also dealing with fellow singles who don’t want to commit.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Kristinka Lazar, for example, used the time as an artistic residency to create a collection of paintings called The Gift of Being Seen, featuring 45 portraits of local villagers.
    Liz Provencher, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Watermelon was founded in 2024 by brothers Badie and Hamza Ali to present more complex portraits of Palestinians and Arabs.
    Brent Lang, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Fresh smoke contains dark brown and black carbon particles that absorb light.
    Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The series, which includes two other styles with differentiated carbon plates and a striking yellow colorway, will see a gradual global release.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Eclipses always come in pairs, but the stages to be expected during a lunar eclipse are staggeringly different from its solar equivalent.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • And for those looking to whisk away the signs of aging, a foundation that’s formulated for mature skin can be the makeup-counter equivalent of the fountain of youth.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Russell likes to position the ponytail at the crown with the direction of the hair running parallel to the cheekbones.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Shortly thereafter, once Bunker came his way, the opportunity to depict a man who’s drastically turning his life around became a fittingly cathartic parallel to Pelphrey’s own recovery journey.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • The school is now putting AI versions of its faculty to work in a $699 online startup bootcamp, where aspiring founders can rehearse investor pitches, sales calls, and board meetings—all with AI clones of Harvard instructors.
    Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • If a service is easy to copy, many clones appear and competition grows.
    Filip Borcov, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on presidential portrayals and summer sips.
    , FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Her nuanced portrayal has given neurodivergent viewers a rare chance to see their own experiences authentically reflected onscreen, while bringing greater visibility and understanding to a community long saddled with Hollywood stereotypes.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Analogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analogue. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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