carbons

noun

Definition of carbonsnext
plural of carbon
1
as in pictures
something or someone that strongly resembles another this new digital camera is a carbon of a well-known model costing almost twice as much

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2
as in copies
something that is made to look exactly like something else the bell tower is a carbon of an earlier one that toppled in an earthquake

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  1. twins
  2. replicas
  3. portraits
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of twins
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  • 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
Noun
  • 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
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