clones 1 of 2

noun

Definition of clonesnext
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

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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

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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

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  1. replicas
  2. twins
  3. portraits
  4. counterparts
Noun
  • Consumer reviews online rave about how realistic these replicas are.
    Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Recent additions to the grounds include The Ralston Family Collections Center, a Mission Gate and Lunette, and replicas of an 18-pounder cannon and a palisade, all part of the $550 million Alamo Plan.
    Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of replicas
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  • As well as the title of mom, Tina is also grandmother to Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy, 12, and her twins Rumi and Sir, 7, Solange's son Daniel, 19.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As McKinsey research notes, digital twins are often called the next frontier and are revolutionizing how decisions are made.
    Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of twins
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  • Mishima was thrilled with the resulting portraits and agreed to become the subject of a series of photos by Hosoe.
    News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Romano was more inventive with his portraits of cultural figures than accurate.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of portraits
Noun
  • Unlike many of its Islay counterparts, Bunnahabhain is known for producing lighter, unpeated whiskies.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The serial overcharging was discovered through inspections by Marin County’s Department of Agriculture, Division of Weights and Measures and its counterparts across the state.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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