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as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the child is a carbon copy of his father
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as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
a clothing company that makes carbon copies of designer duds
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Recent Examples of carbon copy
If the Dolphins were looking for a carbon copy of defensive lineman Zach Sieler then Graham, who produced 108 tackles (17 for loss) nine sacks and forced a fumble in his three collegiate seasons, is their guy.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
At 6-4, 190 pounds, the left-handed, 31-year-old Fried is far from a carbon copy of the 6-4, 220-pound, right-handed, 34-year-old Cole.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
Young is far from a carbon copy of most Trump-supporting senators who have come into office in recent years.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2025
The cast — with the exception of Louis McCartney, who reprises his performance as Henry Creel from the original West End production — is different as well, and the characters are not carbon copies of their West End versions.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
At 6-4, 190 pounds, the left-handed, 31-year-old Fried is far from a carbon copy of the 6-4, 220-pound, right-handed, 34-year-old Cole.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025
Young is far from a carbon copy of most Trump-supporting senators who have come into office in recent years.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2025
The cast — with the exception of Louis McCartney, who reprises his performance as Henry Creel from the original West End production — is different as well, and the characters are not carbon copies of their West End versions.
—Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carbon copy
Noun
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Irvin mainly wanted a lot of detail in the shadows, but still very contrasty in a way that provided a rich image without looking too clean or saturated.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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The doors to the Eagles’ indoor practice facility opened, and there, towering above swaths of stretching players, were twin images of the Lombardi Trophy, set behind two bold words: World Champions.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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While training a frontier AI model is expensive, running additional copies of it is cheap, and the associated costs are rapidly getting cheaper.—
Luke Drago,
Time,
30 May 2025
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According to Florida’s Medicaid website, out-of-state providers who have treated one of its enrollees must submit five documents to bill the program, including a six-page application, a copy of the provider’s license, and a claim form.—
Arielle Zionts,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Its twin, Universal Terra Luna, is a bit further, diagonal from the park.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The twins, who traveled from Arizona alongside Stinnett’s wife, are angling for a revolutionary twist where the two will be cast on the same season without the rest of the contestants knowing their relationship.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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This behavior increases their chance of survival and reproduction.—
Harry Bernheim,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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Not to get all political right away, but every single frame of this series as a whole, and this season in particular, is colored by the inescapable pressure of fertility and reproduction at all costs.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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The precision-engineering racing rig (offered in yellow, green, blue, and orange) puts the driver into a detailed replica of a racing cockpit.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The top of the 2024 replica ring doesn’t detach, but championship pendants can be purchased separately for $249 apiece.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2025
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Biden posted a picture on social media with his wife, Jill, after the announcement.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The strike notice followed an industrial inquiry commission report on the negotiations that painted a bleak picture of Canada Post’s financial health.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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The Grand Army of the Republic The Republic's clone army, under the leadership of Jedi generals, faces off against the Separatists' droids.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Over the course of an hour, the Stand-Up Emmy Roundtable covered everything from clones to cocaine to cancellation.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Monumental staircases, fountains, friezes and portraits quietly transformed the Oasi Zegna landscape into a living museum, according to the company.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Inside the lobby, a large portrait of DeSantis is prominently displayed next to framed pictures of former Florida governors.—
Ana Ceballos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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“Carbon copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carbon%20copy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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