1
as in twin
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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as in copy
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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Recent Examples of carbon
In order to accurately simulate single and double carbon bonds, the team had to control the distances of their registers to sub-nanometer precision.
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
Hard carbon from lignin has undergone testing and showed strong suitability for storing sodium ions as well as great cycle stability.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Net zero refers to the goal of achieving a state of balance between the carbon emitted into the atmosphere and the carbon removed from it.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Soon, a significant part of the electricity used by the resort will be produced on-site through renewables, for net carbon neutrality by 2030.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
Hard carbon from lignin has undergone testing and showed strong suitability for storing sodium ions as well as great cycle stability.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Net zero refers to the goal of achieving a state of balance between the carbon emitted into the atmosphere and the carbon removed from it.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
Soon, a significant part of the electricity used by the resort will be produced on-site through renewables, for net carbon neutrality by 2030.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carbon
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My favorite finds are scent twins with luxe brands like Le Labo, Chanel, Dior, and Gucci—just to name drop a few.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the film, the twins return from Chicago in the early 1930s, which inspired Carter to turn to photos of Chicago gangsters from the era.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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Around 656 boxes of original 2020 election records – as opposed to copies – were seized, according to Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The National Owners Association, an independent franchisee advocate group, adopted a Franchisee Bill of Rights in August and circulated it in an email to members last month as the standards took effect, according to a copy of the message viewed by CNBC.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The images from the doorbell camera show the intruder approaching the alcoved entryway of Guthrie’s house with his head down, walking hunched over, as if trying to avoid his face being seen.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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But prompts can also contain other videos and images.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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The images captured by bystanders and immigration agents were reminiscent of the lynching postcards that white spectators once bought and traded — reproductions of retributive violence, tailor-made to titillate and intimidate.—
Tressie McMillan Cottom,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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And human reproduction in space, along with genetic challenges, is a complete unknown.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fitch, driven to preserve the friendship and her memories, spent years building a one-third-scale replica of Yo’s house, a process documented in the film YO (Love Is a Rebellious Bird), directed by Fitch and Banker White.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s a Gatsby-esque lighthouse replica prominent in the Spa’s main foyer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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These unauthorized deepfakes and voice clones of actors violate the most basic aspects of personal autonomy and should be deeply concerning to everyone.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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But these jailbirds aren’t using their own fingers to fire off missives or create clones.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Written and performed Kentucky natives Nick Jamerson and Kris Bentley, the this song is love note to Kentucky which paints a nostalgic picture of familiar landscapes like old barns, tobacco patches, and the specific, winding journey of the Kentucky Mountain Parkway.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Oliver Weiken—picture alliance/Getty Images As the top-scoring qualifier, Gremaud was the final competitor to take her first turn, following Gu.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Several of the files appear to be duplicates, the news outlet reported.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Most posts do not receive much engagement, and approximately one-third of the site’s messages are duplicates of viral templates.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Carbon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carbon. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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