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as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another
the family resemblance is so strong that the boy is virtually a pint-size facsimile of his father
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as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
this is not an antique copy of the Declaration of Independence but a modern facsimile
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Recent Examples of facsimile
Whereas the first iteration of The Resistance seemed primed with potential, this facsimile feels far more muted and more than a little like a communal therapy session.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
The piece at the Margulies is a facsimile of the first apartment Suh rented in New York.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In a universe where Arsenal and Spurs are facsimiles of the same original, this game would be decided only by who are the more faithful version.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
If all of this does not indicate Sunny’s sentience, the facsimile thereof is uncanny.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 17 July 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
The piece at the Margulies is a facsimile of the first apartment Suh rented in New York.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In a universe where Arsenal and Spurs are facsimiles of the same original, this game would be decided only by who are the more faithful version.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
If all of this does not indicate Sunny’s sentience, the facsimile thereof is uncanny.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 17 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facsimile
Noun
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Newsweek's analysis of Google Earth imagery shows that construction of the replica compound began sometime between mid-October and early November 2014.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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By bringing these artwork replicas to Little Haiti, the organizers hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for Haiti’s contributions to the global cultural landscape.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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In total, the series has sold almost three million copies worldwide and garnered critical acclaim, with Children of Blood and Bone being featured as one of the Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time, a New York Times Notable Children’s Book, and a Kirkus Prize Finalist, among other distinctions.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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The latter case was especially alarming because, like a lot of classic films and shows, the title isn’t available as a digital copy.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Aerial images captured by drones are loaded onto maps made with geographic information system (GIS) technology.—
Ryan Lanclos,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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While Doherty's image wasn't included in the broadcast, she is included in the official In Memoriam database on The Academy's website.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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That means these sharks may be investing less energy in reproduction, potentially leading to fewer successful pregnancies.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But the science of menopause is considerably more recent, dating to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when physicians in Europe began to research the effects of chemicals secreted by the body which control reproduction.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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How the role of a digital twin of the mind will evolve is still to be determined.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Just a short hike from the parking area, this rock art features several figures, including twins.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
10 Mar. 2025
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Zara and Eugenie, who turns 35 later this month, sported coordinating outfits with burgundy hues for the fashionable day out and posed together for a picture.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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To use the new system, fans use the app to take a picture of their face, which is converted into a code, which is then associated with the fan’s account and the image is deleted.—
Josh Bruni,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Neither society knows how to handle two clones coming face-to-face, and goes to extraordinary lengths — mostly involving murder — to prevent it from happening.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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When the inevitable happens, new clones of Mickey are simply printed up and all his memories are restored one by one.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Scott is magnificent in the role, but this is no simple rah-rah portrait of a true American hero.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Guests will be given a welcome portrait with the first interactive QR code of the series.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Facsimile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facsimile. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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