clones 1 of 2

noun

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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Recent Examples of clones
Noun
Still, stories of artists finding unauthorized clones have become all too common. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The school is now putting AI versions of its faculty to work in a $699 online startup bootcamp, where aspiring founders can rehearse investor pitches, sales calls, and board meetings—all with AI clones of Harvard instructors. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 If a service is easy to copy, many clones appear and competition grows. — Filip Borcov, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones. — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026 That guac is made of clones Avocado trees (Persea americana) naturally extend from Mexico south to Peru. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 July 2026 So, it's been up to tech journalists to investigate and connect some dots, but there's certainly reason to believe that Skyrover and Xtra are true clones, not knock-offs or imitations. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 The jumping cholla is a cactus that reproduces via the spread of clones. — Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Will today’s celebrities soon be sending their AI clones into our laptops to chat with us, advise us, keep us company? — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Verb
Her dream get for Twinnin, which clones an actors likeness that can then be sold on to studios or brands, is Matthew McConaughey, who recently trademarked his image and voice to protect them from unauthorised use by AI platforms. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clones
  1. copies
  2. pictures
  3. reproduces
  4. reproductions
  5. replicas
  6. replicates
  7. twins
  8. renders
Noun
  • Original gold clocks, marquetry cabinets, and full-size copies of the two Velásquez paintings that previously belonged to the palacio (but are now in the Prado) harken back to the building’s past.
    — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In July, the Western District of Louisiana issued an order authorizing the court, instead of the habeas petitioners, to serve defendants copies of the lawsuit.
    — Carla Astudillo, ProPublica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of copies
Noun
  • Starting in the 1930s, as talking pictures and then radio and TV supplanted theater as the prime form of mass entertainment, some were converted to cinemas.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • And, apparently, the eerie pictures are turning people's stomachs.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pictures
Verb
  • That may sound scary, but adding AI to a broken organization only reproduces the same problems in a faster, more bloated and more expensive form.
    — Panos Siozos, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Naked mole rat colonies have a hierarchy that loosely aligns with body size, where only the largest females have a shot at becoming queen—and only the queen reproduces.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of reproduces
Noun
  • One can imagine the burden of splitting up a valuable estate and the myriad decisions about how to run it posthumously, such as whether to license the name or make reproductions.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The widely available listings are reproductions, not salvaged restaurant fixtures.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of reproductions
Noun
  • Today, replicas of various degrees of accuracy are readily available.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, studios need to pay residuals to digital replicas used in reruns, and replicas cannot be used during a strike.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of replicas
Verb
  • In Desert Sands, May-Vollmar said unlimited Wi-Fi in the classroom replicates the real world for students.
    — Linda Jacobson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Then replicates those patterns as cities grow—beating competitors to the best storefronts.
    — Brian Cross, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of replicates
Noun
  • The search for Earth twins Since the 1990s, scientists have cataloged more than 6,300 worlds orbiting stars other than our sun.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While chatting with the actor, 72, about his new documentary Water Wars, Quaid also opens up to PEOPLE about his 18-year-old twins, Thomas and Zoe, leaving for college, marking a major new chapter for the proud dad.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of twins
Verb
  • The move renders the original indictment that had been the subject of grand jury issues legally obsolete — though the judge could still opt to dig into any alleged wrongdoing.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The protagonist’s righteous mission leads him to some grim, intense situations, which Park renders with kinetic style, most notably in its iconic hammer sequence.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of renders

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“Clones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clones. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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