clone 1 of 2

noun

ˈklōn How to pronounce clone (audio)
Definition of clonenext
1
as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else the car is a clone under a different brand name—it's even manufactured in the same plant as its cousin

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2
as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another the new television series is a clone of half a dozen police procedurals already on the air

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clone

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verb

as in to copy
to make an exact likeness of will clone the designer outfit for the ready-to-wear market

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Recent Examples of clone
Noun
The action, set on France’s rugged northern coast, is anchored by teen romance, involves far-right anti-migrant activists, and is complicated by blue goo from space that creates clones—including of the two loopy police officers who investigate. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 26 June 2026 Nothing is checked for deletion by default, leaving you to either select the newest or oldest from each group of clones, or go through the list and make your own selections. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Verb
Caine granted permission for an AI audio company to clone his voice for this project and other upcoming books and articles. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026 The legendary British actor previously granted permission for AI audio company ElevenLabs to clone his voice. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for clone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clone
  1. copy
  2. replica
  3. reproduce
  4. reproduction
  5. image
  6. replicate
  7. twin
  8. render
Noun
  • The early copy remained tucked away in Britain’s National Archives until a volunteer cataloging records from the American Revolutionary War came across it in May among the papers of Royal Navy captains.
    — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Julia Giarmoleo, an EPA spokesperson, said the monitors did not detect elevated metals, but would not provide a copy of the data without a federal records request.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of copy
Noun
  • The company doesn’t break out sales of individual products, but as of Thursday, Nike’s website had sold out of most adult sizes in both of the USMNT’s home and away jerseys, including both authentic and replica editions.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
  • Another replica flag steeped in American history was aboard the International Space Station from November 2014 through June 2015.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Definition of replica
Verb
  • There was a recent study that estimated a machine now could reproduce 70% of its mass.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • The pond is overstocked as a result of the fish naturally reproducing, Zibert said.
    — Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of reproduce
Noun
  • The weapon of choice to keep the screwworm at bay is a plant in Pacora, Panama, that has been continually churning out sterile flies, which mate with wild female flies to halt reproduction.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Hormones such as estrogen and thyroid hormone are chemical messengers that regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction and many other essential functions through the endocrine system.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of reproduction
Noun
  • The flag was also draped over Khamenei’s casket in images published last week by his official X account.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Rodríguez Castro, the person said, projects a similar tough-guy image.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of image
Verb
  • Infrastructure In infrastructure, the analysts said investors should look at companies that own critical networks such as grids, pipelines, fiber networks and transport assets that are difficult to replicate.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • This chamber replicates a laboratory setting, showcasing special effects prosthetics, creature designs, makeup concept artwork, and artifacts from historical to contemporary science horror films.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Definition of replicate
Noun
  • The twins announced their Netflix partnership with, naturally, a YouTube video.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2026
  • The iMETRO Dynamic Simulation creates a high-fidelity digital twin of NASA Johnson Space Center’s iMETRO research facility, enabling researchers worldwide to develop, validate, and refine intravehicular robotic systems in a virtual environment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
Definition of twin
Verb
  • About 11,000 light-years away from Earth, the supernova Cassiopeia A’s X-rays (seen above) are rendered in blue and purple, while infrared wavelengths are shown in red and white using data from JWST.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Still, Twain squandered his own fortune and Livy’s inheritance on developing Paige’s invention, even as the Mergenthaler Linotype became the industry standard, rendering Paige’s machine worthless.
    — Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
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“Clone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clone. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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