facsimile

Example Sentences

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But would the holographic pixels of an A.I.-generated facsimile capture the tiny crevices between my brother’s crooked teeth?

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

Fax machines - formally known as facsimile machines - used to be a familiar fixture in offices as well as schools, hospitals and police stations across the country.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Given the title, it is hardly a spoiler to say that after Marjorie’s death, Tess overcomes her initial dislike of Primes to have a technological facsimile of her mother join the family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

The shirt’s been inside LeBron James’ extra locker since the day he received it, a facsimile of the Lakers’ iconic golden jerseys with No. 77 on the front and “Doncic” on the back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

In this utterly bizarre facsimile of reality, I feel as though I could just politely bid them both good-bye, walk across the room and out into the safety of the street.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins