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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 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.
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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
But that responsibility doesn’t extend to trying to create a carbon copy of the Draco from the screen.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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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
But that responsibility doesn’t extend to trying to create a carbon copy of the Draco from the screen.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carbon copy
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When properly aligned with the brand’s image, mega-events can also tap into new audiences.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The barrage of images broadcast out of Minneapolis and surrounding regions depict violent and brutal encounters and capture moments of utter fear, pain and confusion.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The modern bike on the left is a fairly sharp copy of the 1040s original (right).—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Two members of the Coordination Framework confirmed to The Associated Press having received the message, a copy of which was circulated widely on social media.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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If convicted, Oren and Alon Alexander, 38-year-old twins, and Tal Alexander, 39, could face life in prison.—
Isabelle McCauley,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Twinless was made for next-to-nothing and features O’Brien’s richest screen performance to date as twins — one grieving the death of the other.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Stock show judge Kyndal Reitzenstein emphasizes the differences between judging breeding cattle for reproduction and market animals for food.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their findings, detailed in a study published this month in Nature Communications, add new weight to evolutionary biology theories about the trade-off between aging and reproduction.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
22 Jan. 2026
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The main attraction of the park is the full sized replica of Sutter’s sawmill.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Near the beginning of the site’s trail, a replica village contains several ‘ewaas, which are traditional Kumeyaay homes.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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His picture topped newspapers across the country under headlines announcing that the killer had surrendered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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When the financial picture feels fragmented (too many reports, too much noise, not enough forward-looking insight), leaders hesitate.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Still bolder spammers have even tried to impersonate famous musicians, such as when prog rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard pulled their music from Spotify in protest of the platform’s stance on AI, only to be replaced by AI clones.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
15 Jan. 2026
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Spotify announced changes to its AI music policies in September, noting that songs with AI voice clones impersonating other artists are only allowed on the platform if the original performer approves.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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Noir laid her easel and 4-by-5-foot linen canvas against a boulevard tree and started painting a portrait of Good wearing the strapless red dress from her maternity photoshoot, her blonde hair blowing in the wind.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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For example, remote workers can benefit from Lyra’s clear portrait settings and the software’s automatic adjustments to create a more polished look during online meetings.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Carbon copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carbon%20copy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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