Synonyms: replica, copy, representation, mock-up, dummy, imitation, double, duplicate, lookalike, reproduction, prototype, stereotype, archetype, type, version, style, ideal, paragon, perfect example, specimen, perfect specimen, fashion model, supermodel, mannequin, sitter, poser, subject, artist's model, photographic model, design, mark, configuration, variety, kind, sort, original, original design, exclusive, toy, miniature, facsimile, prototypical, prototypal, archetypal, illustrative, perfect, exemplary, classic, flawless, faultless, consummate, impeccable
Antonyms: deficient, imperfect
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King Duncan
... are gone. A couple out in California lost nearly $50,000 this past year, I understand, promoting an Ollie North doll. Remember Ollie? At the height of "Olliemania" this couple had visions of selling millions of dollars worth of Barbiesized dolls that were lookalikes of the Marine Colonel. Their ship failed to make port, however. At last count they had only received 32 orders. As former astronaut Tom Stafford reminds us, "Yesterday's headlines are today's fish wrappers." Heroes come and go. This is not to ...
Sermon
King Duncan
... be iron pyrite, also called "fools' gold." They had given their time, their talent, and all their energies to "fool's gold." The colonists could say the name "fools' gold" had special meaning for them. For not only had they been deceived by the worthless lookalike mineral, but they had foolishly abandoned everything they needed for life in a quest that would have made no sense even if their discovery had indeed been real gold. (3) Is that not a parable of the way many people spend their lives? Stocking up ...
3. The Complex Human
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
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Lori Wagner
... plant. Looks like a dandelion, appears to be a dandelion. But if you eat it, I promise you, you won’t survive, because this plant is called Cat’s Ear. The only difference is a slightly taller stem. And a terrible outcome. Another poisonous lookalike mimics the wild tomato. While this plant looks like it is bearing sweet, succulent cherry tomatoes, it in fact is the very toxic horse nettle. The only difference, if you look closely, is its small thorns. Nightshade can also be mistaken for the wild tomato ...
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