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as in copy
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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2
as in replica
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 to copy
to make an exact likeness of
will clone the designer outfit for the ready-to-wear market
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Recent Examples of clone
Andrew R. Chow, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
You may be asked to apply for the role on a clone website that looks quite similar to the company that’s supposedly recruiting you.
—Justin Sablich, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
As for the Liquid Death collab, the brand says the goal is to preserve Osbourne’s DNA in case fans want to clone him in the future, once technology and law allow.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 June 2025
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Noun
The clone, generated by the AI startup SkipClass, is trained on hundreds of hours of Rubin’s material.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
You may be asked to apply for the role on a clone website that looks quite similar to the company that’s supposedly recruiting you.
—Justin Sablich, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Verb
In Bong Joon Ho’s most recent film, Mickey 17, a desperate space colonist volunteers himself to be cloned again and again, exchanging a lethal job for passage to another world.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
As for the Liquid Death collab, the brand says the goal is to preserve Osbourne’s DNA in case fans want to clone him in the future, once technology and law allow.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clone
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Terms of the deal were not announced, but Taco vs. Burrito (which retails for $20 on Amazon) has sold 1.5 million copies life to date.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The full copy of the letter with signatories available at this link.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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So, no wonder a full-scale replica is going on sale again.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The model replica includes rooms inside the house, but isn't furnished.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The second season doesn’t attempt to immediately reproduce the dance scene, and thank heavens for that.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Through radio and snow tracking, biologists later found that the fishers that were released in northwestern Connecticut had high survival rates and successfully reproduced.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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The gun, a reproduction 1873 single-action army revolver, fired a live round inadvertently loaded by Hannah Gutierrez, the production's weapons handler.—
REUTERS,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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At worst, these identical results amount to an insidious reproduction of the tropes and stereotypes present in the source text, as has been well documented by OpenAI’s own researchers.—
Piers Gelly
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
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Keeping the moon in the background of an image with another subject is often much more powerful than an image of just the moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The photo was shared in a July 20 Instagram post that featured a carousel of images of Gomez and her loved ones, including her fiancé, Benny Blanco.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Leaders can create closeness by: Holding virtual open-door hours to replicate casual hallway access Offering informal drop-in sessions Leaving time at the start or end of meetings for personal check-ins, ideas, or humor But empathy is only the first step.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Ruck twins, Liam and Markus, who play for the reigning WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers, have also stood out, as has 2027 draft-eligible defenseman Landon DuPont. Team USA Names to Note The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is an interesting tournament for the Americans.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The actress is reportedly planning to relocate as soon as her twins, who are now 17, turn 18.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Aug. 2025
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Across the collection, the complex and multifaceted experiences of trans people of color are rendered vividly, and the pieces urge political action in the present while offering a beacon of hope for a more just future.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Market Concentration: Heavy dependence on the Canadian market renders TLRY vulnerable to regulatory changes and competitive pressures within a single jurisdiction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Clone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clone. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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