carbons

noun

Definition of carbonsnext
plural of carbon
1
as in pictures
something or someone that strongly resembles another this new digital camera is a carbon of a well-known model costing almost twice as much

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2
as in copies
something that is made to look exactly like something else the bell tower is a carbon of an earlier one that toppled in an earthquake

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  1. twins
  2. replicas
  3. portraits
Noun
  • Nick Cannon opened up his New Jersey mansion for a tour — with help from his and Mariah Carey’s twins, Moroccan and Monroe Cannon.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The twins, who were born prematurely, remain in the NICU at Utah Valley Hospital, but are expected to be home later this month.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of twins
Noun
  • This convergence is enabling next-generation capabilities, such as digital twins—virtual replicas of physical systems.
    Robert Backhouse, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Digital Twin Ecosystems In digital twin ecosystems, physical products automatically generate and maintain virtual replicas that simulate usage, predict maintenance needs and gather real-world performance data.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of replicas
Noun
  • Facial hair and hats had been scribbled all over their portraits.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Biographical portraits of pop stars, all in national tours at The Bushnell, ranged from Cher to Neil Diamond to Fanny Brice to Michael Jackson.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of portraits
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carbons

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