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something that is similar to something else in design, origin, use, etc.; something that is analogous to something else
a modern analog to what happened before the synthetic analog of a chemical found in a tropical tree a meat analogue such as tofu
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Recent Examples of analogue
The other was that the silver oxide batteries that ran them had the longevity of a peanut at an elephant convention – especially if the watch had an electromechanical analog display with its power-hungry step motor.
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David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
There are no local AM stations broadcasting in analog stereo, of course.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Environmental impact studies performed by the BLM show that Class 1 e-bikes and analog mountain bikes affect trails in very similar ways.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Personal, not especially efficient, definitely analog.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
There are no local AM stations broadcasting in analog stereo, of course.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Environmental impact studies performed by the BLM show that Class 1 e-bikes and analog mountain bikes affect trails in very similar ways.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Personal, not especially efficient, definitely analog.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analogue
Noun
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The images of that crash were shared widely online and caught Noah Williams' attention, triggering painful memories and taking him back to the day his own life changed forever.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Iranian officials told civilians to be on the lookout for survivors and have flooded social media with images that purport to show wreckage from the aircraft.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The street-level outpost of the famed Champs d’Elysee bistro, Fouquet’s restaurant is a destination in itself, with signature red and black bar mirroring its Paris (and Louvre Abu Dhabi) counterpart.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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How Charlotte salaries compares to other NC cities Most of Charlotte’s top employees make more than their counterparts across the state.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The world demanded a simplified portrait; John provided it, and, after a while, the two merged.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rector Simon Mainwaring poses for a portrait in the library at Egleston Hall at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Atlanta on Monday, March 23, 2026.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The ecological critique of carbon-intensive circulation becomes intertwined with the claim that highly mobile audiences can only produce superficial engagement.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Finally, a carbon filter is used to eliminate odors such as ammonia, cigarette smoke, hydrogen sulfide, and other pollutants that emit unpleasant smells.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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This means that the awe and wonder of seeing a game like retro game Defender, or a modern equivalent, in an arcade in 2026 is incredibly rare.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The new restrictions on the airport would prevent two planes from landing in parallel on the airport’s longer east-west runways, reducing the number of flights that are able to land per hour.—
Danielle Echeverria,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Apr. 2026
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In parallel, the Advertising & Experiences team has delivered high-profile luxury campaigns for brands including Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Hermès.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The clone in question is a nod to an ongoing TikTok conspiracy theory that suggests Gomez was replaced by a body double or a clone after her kidney transplant in 2017.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The plot twist comes after a fateful rover crash, when the true nature of the operation is revealed; Sam is really a clone that's replaced every three years when his contract ends.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Conversations between people and land are as alive as human dialogue in these earnest portrayals of gathering and return.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Surrounding Fox’s keen central performance are a number of skilled and sensitive portrayals, in particular Swoosie Kurtz, as a lonely co-worker who is genuinely concerned about her young cohort’s well-being.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Analogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analogue. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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