Synonyms of clones

clones 1 of 2

noun

plural of clone

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• copies
• reproductions
• replicas
• imitations
• versions
• duplicates
• dupes
• replications
• facsimiles
• carbon copies
• duplications
• carbons
• mocks
• dummies
• reduplications
• knockoffs
• simulations
• counterfeits
• forgeries
• fakes
• reconstructions
• miniatures
• rubber stamps
• phonies
• shadows
• reincarnations
• rip-offs
• prints
• likenesses
• impressions
• images
• mock-ups
• semblances
• imprints
• approximations
• spares
• shams
• re-creations
• reserves
• extras

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originals
• prototypes
• archetypes

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pictures
• replicas
• twins
• images
• duplicates
• portraits
• counterparts
• duplications
• equivalents
• likenesses
• doubles
• look-alikes
• mirror images
• facsimiles
• doppelgängers
• ringers
• carbon copies
• carbons
• alter egos
• portrayals
• spits
• fetches
• matches
• spitting images
• companions
• effigies
• equals
• analogues
• mates
• fellows
• parallels

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposites
• antitheses
• reverses
• converses

clones

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of clone

as in reproduces

to make an exact likeness of

will clone the designer outfit for the ready-to-wear market

Synonyms & Similar Words

• copies
• reproduces
• replicates
• renders
• duplicates
• imitates
• copycats
• reduplicates
• reconstructs
• counterfeits
• simulates
• fakes
• mimics
• forges
• rips off
• knocks off
• re-creates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originates
• creates
• initiates
• imagines
• invents

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clones

Noun

The jumping cholla is a cactus that reproduces via the spread of clones. — Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Will today’s celebrities soon be sending their AI clones into our laptops to chat with us, advise us, keep us company? — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

And that’s not counting the innumerable clones and knock-offs selling for half as much through Alibaba, Amazon and other direct-to-consumer (DTC) makers. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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

Vital to the Southers’ battle plan is the use of genetic infantrymen, a battalion of clones whose thoughts can be downloaded on to a chip and reused if the host body is destroyed. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Statistically, Llamas and Kyles are virtual clones in some categories. — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026

Propagation is a technique that allows gardeners to make clones of existing plants. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026

Verb

Her dream get for Twinnin, which clones an actors likeness that can then be sold on to studios or brands, is Matthew McConaughey, who recently trademarked his image and voice to protect them from unauthorised use by AI platforms. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 June 2026