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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
The atmosphere backstage was essentially a facsimile, with artists finding a deft balance between celebrating their wins while acknowledging the awards happening in the wake of a major natural disaster.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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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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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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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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What Makary decides to do will go a long way in determining the extent to which Kennedy is able to remake American health in his image.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
6 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 this research is an important first step, future research will need to expand these datasets, use satellite tracking to follow potential neonate movement, and explore whether other environmental factors, such as deep-sea features or seasonal cycles, play a role in whale shark reproduction.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The exhibition at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex through Saturday, April 19, features reproductions rather than original artworks.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He and Amal, 47, share twins, Ella and Alexander, 7.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
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
Noun
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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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Just a few months removed from the Eaton and Palisades fires, Dodgers fans taking pictures and posting them on social media will, in many cases, be providing free publicity to Phillips 66.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
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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He's got a little sidekick over there named Mark Paoletta who is one of the people in the portrait with Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo and Clarence Thomas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Enter the boardroom and there is a framed portrait of Arend on the left-hand wall.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Facsimile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facsimile. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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