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as in copies
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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as in pictures
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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as in reproduces
to make an exact likeness of
will clone the designer outfit for the ready-to-wear market
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Recent Examples of clones
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
As narrator Fennel Tycho explains how the heist went south, Tanzer examines real versus fake, clones versus their primes, and synthselves versus humans.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Still, some individuals with CHIP have a significantly higher risk of developing blood cancers than others, including people with high risk mutations like TP53 or with large CHIP clones.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
Aesthetically pleasing models like Samsung’s The Frame line have inspired a wave of clones from other TV makers, a trend that’s likely to continue in Vegas.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
While this is the first major case to be brought under the ELVIS Act, the legislation was intended to protect artists against artificial intelligence deepfakes and voice clones.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
Given that malicious clones can steal personal information, intercept SMS verification codes and even impersonate users in chats, identity theft protection provides an additional safety net.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Linqia, an influencer marketing agency, polled over 200 enterprise marketers and found that 89% of them were not planning to work with influencers, AI avatars, or digital clones in 2026.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Fast forward a few decades, and today Chris and his wife Kathryn make excellent Chardonnay wines in homage to Richard using Dijon, Wente, and Mendoza clones.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
The actress, who won an Emmy for her multifaceted work, plays five genetic clones, each with their own distinct personality and lifestyle.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
As narrator Fennel Tycho explains how the heist went south, Tanzer examines real versus fake, clones versus their primes, and synthselves versus humans.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Still, some individuals with CHIP have a significantly higher risk of developing blood cancers than others, including people with high risk mutations like TP53 or with large CHIP clones.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
Aesthetically pleasing models like Samsung’s The Frame line have inspired a wave of clones from other TV makers, a trend that’s likely to continue in Vegas.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
While this is the first major case to be brought under the ELVIS Act, the legislation was intended to protect artists against artificial intelligence deepfakes and voice clones.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
Given that malicious clones can steal personal information, intercept SMS verification codes and even impersonate users in chats, identity theft protection provides an additional safety net.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Linqia, an influencer marketing agency, polled over 200 enterprise marketers and found that 89% of them were not planning to work with influencers, AI avatars, or digital clones in 2026.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Fast forward a few decades, and today Chris and his wife Kathryn make excellent Chardonnay wines in homage to Richard using Dijon, Wente, and Mendoza clones.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clones
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The books have sold more than 100 million copies combined worldwide.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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Queens Technical High School spends about $1,000 each semester on 1,600 color copies of The Technical Truth.—
Beth Fertig,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Many protesters have taken to carrying signs showing pictures of Good.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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As of Sunday, Nado continues his search for Pico, posting flyers with pictures and contact information.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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EagleMania not just reproduces the music of the famous rock band with their five-part harmony and guitar work but captures their distinct sound.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Jan. 2026
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So little is known about how the fish reproduces that no one has been able to successfully breed them in captivity.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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Canvases by Norwegian painter Tyra Tingleff incorporated reproductions of the infamous photos of a nude Le Corbusier, brush in hand.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Starting January 1, all LV boutiques worldwide will display reproductions of the original monogram patent and the historic wooden monogram stamp in their windows.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2025
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For the semiquincentennial celebrations, there will be replicas displayed across Philadelphia and around the state.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The ascent takes about an hour, and venders along the way sell religious images and replicas of the cross, as well as roasted corn and Inca Kola.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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One is called the BEAST, which is a traction testing device that replicates the movements of an NFL player.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Dec. 2025
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The report revealed that the new robotic system works by having a human operator wear a motion-sensing suit; whatever moves the person makes — punches, defensive maneuvers, or other actions — the robot replicates almost instantly.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Dec. 2025
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Lemonade twins in Pittsburgh The boys sell lemonade day after day, hour after hour, around the Pittsburgh area.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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His two youngest children, the twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine, have Greenlandic middle names—Minik and Ivalo, respectively.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The device features an 8-inch curved OLED display that renders a holographic 3D companion designed to simulate emotional intimacy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The show cars are life-size, real chassis that have been built to mirror the FIA/F1 renders, which teams can purchase to place in their factories, for hospitality events or use at the forthcoming launch events.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Clones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clones. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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