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

One of the clones, Antonia, has done what her counterpart has failed to do — produce a surviving lineage of ferrets. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Scheungraber says DoppelCart shops mimic 44,182 different brands, with a median of two clones for each brand. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Some females, however, reproduce asexually by making clones of themselves. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026

That’s in contrast to bacteria, which reproduce asexually, creating clones that are often nearly identical and easy to trace. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Still, stories of artists finding unauthorized clones have become all too common. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

The school is now putting AI versions of its faculty to work in a $699 online startup bootcamp, where aspiring founders can rehearse investor pitches, sales calls, and board meetings—all with AI clones of Harvard instructors. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

If a service is easy to copy, many clones appear and competition grows. — Filip Borcov, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones. — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 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