carbon copy

noun

Definition of carbon copynext
1
as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another the child is a carbon copy of his father

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2
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 Of course, these three chipmakers aren't carbon copies of each other — for example, Intel has a fledgling third-party manufacturing business that's excited investors. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 June 2026 In this respect and others, Harper feels like a carbon copy of Asia Kate Dillon’s non-binary financial wizard Taylor Mason on Billions, one of the clearer influences on this series. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 10 May 2026 Princess Charlotte is a near carbon copy of her dad, Prince William, in new birthday portrait. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 May 2026 The buildup was different, but the 62nd-minute finish was a carbon copy of Navarro’s. — Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carbon copy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carbon copy
  1. image
  2. copy
  3. twin
  4. reproduction
  5. replica
  6. picture
  7. clone
  8. portrait
Noun
  • 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
Definition of image
Noun
  • The company informed sellers Wednesday of the policy change, according to a copy of the announcement viewed by CNBC.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • On Friday, Qualcomm sent a letter to customers informing them of price hikes, according to a copy of the document seen by Bloomberg News.
    — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
Definition of copy
Noun
  • In recent years, the typical Shears song has cloaked descriptions of paranormal encounters in hardcore distortion and cartoon sound effects, fleshing out the twins’ strange world while hinting at weirder mysteries beneath the surface.
    — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
  • As automation, digital twins, predictive maintenance and intelligent control systems become embedded across energy infrastructure, companies must compete for digital expertise while simultaneously retraining much of their existing workforce.
    — Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of twin
Noun
  • As a result, this could cause diminished reproduction cycles for the whales.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Studies show warmer winters have also extended their reproduction period and reduced cold fatalities.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of reproduction
Noun
  • Javier Bardem, wearing a Spain replica shirt with Borja Iglesias’ name and No 26 on the back, was shown celebrating in the stands.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The foursome was seated arm in arm, wearing replica jerseys of Spain’s team and celebrating the country’s dramatic semifinal win over France.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • Information collected during flight is shared across the formation, giving nearby aircraft a broader picture of threats and changing battlefield conditions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Yamal shared a sweet photo of the moment in a carousel of several other celebratory pictures from the championship final on Instagram.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • The interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • So, it's been up to tech journalists to investigate and connect some dots, but there's certainly reason to believe that Skyrover and Xtra are true clones, not knock-offs or imitations.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026
Definition of clone
Noun
  • But the Italian filmmaker will be back in the Lido nonetheless, with Joie de Vivre, his seven-hour documentary portrait of Bernardo Bertolucci.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of portrait

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