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

Vaughan emphasized that partnering with Clyde Capital now reduces both cost and duplication of work because the developer already has environmental studies in hand. — Noah Daly august 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026

Second, implement automated detection of existing assets to prevent duplication. — Susan Laine, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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