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as in reproduction
something that is made to look exactly like something else
bought a smaller and cheaper replication of the marble statue for his garden
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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
we'll need to do a replication of that experiment so we can collect more data
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as in response
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
his carefully worded replications suggested that he was well aware of the punishment for perjury
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Recent Examples of replication
Other attractions include replications of Golgotha and the Garden Tomb, a baptismal pool, and 29 marble markers with engraved biblical teachings.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
While the model is not a perfect replication of the Parasaurolophus, the pipes—nicknamed the ‘Linophone’ after Lin—will be a verification of the mathematical framework for what the dinosaur may have sounded like.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
For a while, the show drew from existing material and ran with it, telling its own story more than serving as a 1:1 replication of events of the game.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
More recent iterations have given him power replication, voice mimicry, size alteration, density control, and superhuman strength.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
While the model is not a perfect replication of the Parasaurolophus, the pipes—nicknamed the ‘Linophone’ after Lin—will be a verification of the mathematical framework for what the dinosaur may have sounded like.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
For a while, the show drew from existing material and ran with it, telling its own story more than serving as a 1:1 replication of events of the game.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
More recent iterations have given him power replication, voice mimicry, size alteration, density control, and superhuman strength.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
Noun
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In the wild, cats faced the challenge of limited prey, which favored only the most skilled hunters for survival and reproduction.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Here, a reproduction of the article that ran in Women’s Wear Daily on July 20, 1956, including Dior’s thoughts on the WWD’s support of him and its succinct coverage of all things informing the fashion industry 365 days of the year.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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Relationships need repetition and structure to grow.—
Serena Dai,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2025
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Rather, these freelancing skills are developed through repetition and practice, and through learning from and watching the habits of other freelancers who've made it to the pinnacles of their careers.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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In response to public pressure, CMPD doubled the size of its detective staff soon after Wallace’s arrest and also created a cold-case unit.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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The agency finally posted draft rules late last year in response to a lawsuit filed by an environmental group, the Florida Springs Council.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
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Those members of Congress would have to review the document under supervision from a Justice Department official and would not be able to keep a copy of the report, take notes or take photographs of its pages, government lawyers said.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The company provided me copies of the current edition for review.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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In executing their arrest warrant—the first against a sitting South Korean President—law enforcement officials avoided a repeat of tense scenes from Jan. 3, when they were blocked from detaining Yoon for five-and-a-half hours by his security staff, before finally beating a chastening retreat.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
15 Jan. 2025
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Anna Leigh Waters takes a triple crown in a repeat of last year's domination, but two new winners on the men's side limit Ben Johns to just one Tour finals title.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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South Korea also can’t sustain a continued leadership vacuum that undermines economic confidence or leaves the country without answers to a second Trump administration.—
Victor Cha,
Fortune Asia,
18 Jan. 2025
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The following questions and answers are edited for clarity.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Jan. 2025
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The elaborate queue for the ride is set in a bank vault but the real highlight is right outside where there's a mini replica of Fremont Street in Sin City.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The highly accurate set comes with a replica of the stylish three-story house, every floor brimming with rooms and accessories inspired by key scenes from across the franchise, including Edward’s bedroom and the grand piano in the living room.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The latter penalty, in particular, was heavily criticized, as replays showed To'oTo'o's contact appeared more with a teammate than with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who had already slid to the ground.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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These factors added pressure to the calendar, even with the removal of FA Cup replays.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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