1. things that are similar or comparable to something else in significant respects
Usage: plural of analog
2. chemical compounds having a structure similar to that of another compound but differing from it in respect to a certain component
Usage: chemistry; biology

Examples

• Scientists studied digital analogs of natural processes.
• The researchers compared several chemical analogs of the original drug.
• These modern devices are analogs of ancient tools.
• The team identified structural analogs that might work better.
• Computer models serve as analogs for real-world systems.
• The new compounds are analogs of existing medications.