facsimile
noun
an exact copy, as of a book, painting, or manuscript.
facsimiles
Example Sentences
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Countertenors, long seen as rough facsimiles of the castrati, have witnessed a resurgence since the 1950s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Actual celebrities who have begun trademarking their names and catchphrases do so because their careers are likely to be impacted by AI facsimiles of them.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
But after two dry-runs with facsimiles, the culture ministry in Paris is confident the technical difficulties have been overcome.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The venue forbids phones, so it was a joy to see a crowd focused on the stage without hundreds of little screens recording poor facsimiles of the live event.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2024
The prints will be more or less facsimiles of the original.
From Engraving for Illustration Historical and Practical Notes by Joseph Kirkbride
