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as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the child is a carbon copy of his father
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as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
a clothing company that makes carbon copies of designer duds
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Recent Examples of carbon copy
That said, the meal itself wasn't a carbon copy of the first two.
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Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
That sort of humility should also come through your hiring, Halligan advised; your team should be full of people who challenge and frustrate you with their differences, rather than carbon copies of yourself.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
That’s because the Yi Dun is more or less a carbon copy of all the other ocean ships in the Viking fleet.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
The Alloclae aesthetic is distinct from that of breast implants and more akin to that of fat, though not a carbon copy.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 19 Nov. 2025
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Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
That sort of humility should also come through your hiring, Halligan advised; your team should be full of people who challenge and frustrate you with their differences, rather than carbon copies of yourself.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
That’s because the Yi Dun is more or less a carbon copy of all the other ocean ships in the Viking fleet.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
The Alloclae aesthetic is distinct from that of breast implants and more akin to that of fat, though not a carbon copy.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carbon copy
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The machine scanned the skull using bright, nondestructive X-rays, generating over 9,000 high-resolution images and terabytes of data.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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An investigation by the Bakersfield Police Department also led to separate charges citing Mays for possession of more than 600 images of youth or child pornography and distribution of obscene matter involving someone younger than 18.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Bring your physical passport while shopping (not all retailers accept a copy or photo) and always ask for a VAT refund form—and make sure it’s stamped or signed.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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All of the legislature’s 66 Democratic lawmakers, including the leadership of both the House and Senate, signed the letter, according to a copy obtained by The Post.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Alon, Oren’s twin, worked at the family’s security business.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
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As someone who is perpetually on the go—both as a travel writer and a mom of twins—I’m always on the hunt for timeless wardrobe staples that combine comfort, style, and versatility.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Several fireplaces date back to Colcord’s time, while others, such as the living room hearth, were sourced from a London maker specializing in vintage reproductions.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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So many strategies for reproduction and sexuality and gender roles in a species.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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During modern times, the Texas State Historic Site has served as prime picnic grounds that accommodated the Star of the Republic Museum, an ample visitors center, a replica of the Republic of Texas capitol building, and broad meadows fringed with forest where the original townsite stood.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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As part of his reward for donating his roe-swollen bigmouth to the stocking program, he’ll be given a replica mount of the huge fish.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even after the announcement, Grok was caught generating revealing pictures.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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The mediocre Queen biopic remains one of the most head-scratching best picture nominees in recent memory.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Users can create a voice clone with as little as 45 seconds of audio.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Still, a number of celebrities and others have weighed in on the clone rumors by responding to Stone’s post, according to the Daily Mail.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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This is Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, a gripping portrait of a young prince caught between action and inaction, grief and rage, truth and deception.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Data and recordings from more than a hundred 911 calls at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas, along with interviews and court filings, offer a disturbing portrait of overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition and emotional distress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Carbon copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carbon%20copy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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