Synonyms of duplication

duplication

noun

ˌdü-pli-ˈkā-shən 

1

as in image

something or someone that strongly resembles another

in adulthood he became sort of a living duplication of his late father

Synonyms & Similar Words

• image
• twin
• duplicate
• replica
• clone
• picture
• portrait
• counterpart
• double
• equivalent
• carbon
• mirror image
• alter ego
• facsimile
• fetch
• carbon copy
• likeness
• spit
• spitting image
• portrayal
• ringer
• match
• doppelgänger
• look-alike
• companion
• effigy
• parallel
• fellow
• analogue
• mate
• equal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reverse
• opposite
• antithesis
• converse

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• copy
• reproduction
• replica
• duplicate
• imitation
• replication
• clone
• version
• carbon
• reduplication
• facsimile
• dupe
• carbon copy
• mock
• reconstruction
• dummy
• simulation
• forgery
• counterfeit
• rubber stamp
• print
• miniature
• fake
• rip-off
• impression
• image
• sham
• semblance
• knockoff
• approximation
• reincarnation
• re-creation
• spare
• extra
• phony
• likeness
• imprint
• mock-up
• shadow
• reserve

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prototype
• original
• archetype

3

as in repetition

the act of saying or doing over again

let's avoid duplication of effort on this group project if we can

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repetition
• repeat
• replication
• replay
• iteration
• renewal
• reduplication
• reiteration
• redo
• reprise
• rehearsal
• recitation
• rerun
• rebroadcast

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of duplication

In order to eliminate duplication and achieve cost savings, many of the operations of ESPN and the NFL Network have been combined. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Three duplication errors were found and which resulted in a net plus vote for Governor Polis. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Just as importantly, standardized primary data reduces duplication across compliance programs. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

The work was conducted under the Aircraft Stores Compatibility Project Arrangement, a long-standing agreement that allows Australia and the United States to share testing data and reduce duplication in complex weapons certification activities. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026