1
as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
in adulthood he became sort of a living duplication of his late father
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2
as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
a duplication of an ancient Chinese vase for the mass market
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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
let's avoid duplication of effort on this group project if we can
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Recent Examples of duplication
Use existing tools where possible and ensure staff workflows evolve alongside tech so that value isn’t lost to confusion or duplication.
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Kamal Anand, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Giving a larger share of aid to multilateral organizations can also help improve international cooperation and cut down on duplication of aid efforts.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
This can lead to duplication of work, unintentional gaps and frustration among team members.
—Leyda Lazo, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Marketers must also contend with channel saturation and duplication.
—Seraj Bharwani, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Kamal Anand, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Giving a larger share of aid to multilateral organizations can also help improve international cooperation and cut down on duplication of aid efforts.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
This can lead to duplication of work, unintentional gaps and frustration among team members.
—Leyda Lazo, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Marketers must also contend with channel saturation and duplication.
—Seraj Bharwani, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplication
Noun
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In September, the former newsreader was handed a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The trailer delivers a snapshot of images and visuals throughout Em’s career while he’s being peppered with popular questions from fans about his personal life, family, music and fame.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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My mother gave me a copy of The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Matsuo Basho.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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To date, Kepler’s books have sold over 18 million copies worldwide.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Share learnings with the team to build trust and prevent repetition.—
Gisela Carere,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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These lessons are essential not only for historical literacy but also for understanding and preventing the repetition of past mistakes.—
Jane Tanaka,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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Miami — where the twins grew up and where their mother lives — made a heavy push to keep them home, and was considered a front-runner at various points in their recruitment.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The researchers are continuing to follow the twins through age three to better understand how sleep and crying evolve in early childhood.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The 13-inch OLED touch screen is stunning, with fantastic color reproduction and crisp visuals.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Ross noted that the exhibit includes murals with life-size reproductions of figures that were originally painted smaller.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The coleslaw and barbecue sauce make this is a recipe to make on repeat all year long.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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This innovation fosters customer loyalty and provides the brand with a high percentage of repeat orders.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Costco’s $10 Kirkland 5-Pocket Performance Pants are a duplicate of Lululemon’s $128 men’s ABC 5 Pocket Pants, which at least one person at your office is currently wearing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Ensure data accuracy and completeness and identify where inconsistencies—such as incorrect formatting, missing data, duplicates and silos—occur.—
Imran Aftab,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The luxury real estate development was designed to emulate the City of Lights, featuring its own Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, and a 354-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger: Both the original Nathan and his replica were captured by evil tech billionaires, and only one of them survived.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplication. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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