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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
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 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
While fans of Dalio’s strategy—and those looking for a new sounding board—may appreciate his replication, the rise of AI clones is presenting problems for high-profile and notable individuals.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
In the case of a social network, like these SlopTok clones, frictionlessness is highly desirable.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
The labels have for the most part taken a cautiously experimental approach to AI music in the past several years, granting licenses to a few companies to create tools like AI voice clones or music generators, but suing several developers who didn’t get licenses for their models.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Delphi’s digital clones embody that vision.
—William Jones, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Like alien clones of the people her parents are now.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
Then, like a rhizomatous plant, its tentacles have spread, producing clones around the world.
—Dennis Hinkamp, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
That’s why this album opened the door for all the Eighties bar-band faux-Bruce clones.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 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
While fans of Dalio’s strategy—and those looking for a new sounding board—may appreciate his replication, the rise of AI clones is presenting problems for high-profile and notable individuals.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
In the case of a social network, like these SlopTok clones, frictionlessness is highly desirable.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
The labels have for the most part taken a cautiously experimental approach to AI music in the past several years, granting licenses to a few companies to create tools like AI voice clones or music generators, but suing several developers who didn’t get licenses for their models.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Delphi’s digital clones embody that vision.
—William Jones, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Like alien clones of the people her parents are now.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
Then, like a rhizomatous plant, its tentacles have spread, producing clones around the world.
—Dennis Hinkamp, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clones
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The cookbooks, about 80,000 copies, sold through the 2000s in Minnesota and beyond and, along with other philanthropic efforts by the organization, raised $822,404 in scholarships and grants (minus operating expenses).—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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This is why the delegates translated it into multiple languages immediately and sent copies intended for King Louis XVI of France and King Carlos III of Spain on the first ship bound for Europe on July 8.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the rest of her images, Kardashian modeled the see-through lace dress in various parts of the island paradise, also including some pictures that were just part of the scenery.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Like William Klein’s pictures, Roversi’s incorporate accidents, light flares, blur, even damage.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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Using Australian wools, classic jean hues were used for the 100 pure wool fabrics — which the company said reproduces the style and look of traditional denim, enhanced by the softness, warmth and comfort that comes from using merino wools.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hawley even reproduces the kidnapping scene from the film, but with Dorothy as the intended kidnapee.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Givenchy couture atelier created four iterations of the little black dress—one original and three reproductions.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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The collection included reproductions of uniforms worn by each profession and Johnson’s modernized interpretations, enhanced with waterproofing, durability and thermal regulation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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The vehicles going up for bid include originals and replicas from movies and TV shows like Fast & Furious franchise, John Wick 2, and Drive.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tonight, one of the replicas hits the Paramount Studios runway on model Olivia Petersen.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Whether or not, Combs’ appeal replicates his string of unsuccessful $50 million bail efforts, or proves a Get Outta Jail card remains to be seen.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The site replicates what’s found on the app.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When the day of the follow-up scan finally arrived, the mystery was solved—not triplets, but twins.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the twins, Alex and Chloe each have older daughters from previous relationships.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This alignment, which occurred around October 22, renders the comet invisible from Earth.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Accidentally deploying one is considered a serious mistake, as each slide can cost tens of thousands of dollars to repack and replace, and often renders the aircraft temporarily inoperable.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Clones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clones. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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