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Clone (Noun)

A person who is almost identical to another.

Nouns denoting people.

The new employee was a clone of the previous manager, with the same work ethic and attitude.
She was often mistaken for her sister's clone due to their striking resemblance.
Many fans thought the young actress was a clone of the famous Hollywood star from the 90s.
He was a clone of his father, from his sense of humor to his mannerisms.
The lead singer's new girlfriend was a clone of his ex, causing some controversy among fans.

A group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Scientists were able to create a clone of the extinct species by using DNA extracted from frozen tissue.
A clone of bacteria resistant to antibiotics was isolated in the lab and further studied to understand its genetic makeup.
Stem cell therapy may one day involve creating a clone of a patient's cells to replace damaged or diseased tissue.
In order to grow commercially viable amounts of a rare medicinal plant, researchers made a clone of the desired species.
Before performing surgery on the patient, doctors studied a clone of her skin cells in order to practice their procedure without complications.

An unauthorized copy or imitation.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The company sued the manufacturers for producing a clone of their patented smartphone model.
The fashion designer's team worked tirelessly to prevent a clone of their latest collection from being sold on the black market.
A clone of the popular software was circulating online, and users were warned not to download it due to potential security risks.
The artist's lawyers took action against the clone of her famous sculpture that was being sold as an original.
A clone of the luxury watch was being sold at a fraction of the cost, but its quality was highly questionable.