reduplications

noun

plural of reduplication
1
as in copies
something that is made to look exactly like something else that old-looking colonial mansion is actually a 20th-century reduplication of the original, which was destroyed many years ago

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2
as in repeats
the act of saying or doing over again ever since I was forced to do a reduplication of a day's work, I've been more conscientious about hitting my computer's "save" button

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduplications
  1. copies
  2. repeats
  3. reproductions
  4. repetitions
  5. replicas
  6. replays
Noun
  • The Times requested copies of the 1736 FCC’s vacation policy and minutes of board meetings where Adelkoff’s vacation payouts were approved.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Brown’s novels have sold over 250 million copies in 56 languages.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of copies
Noun
  • While French acknowledges that color palettes and repeats might fall in or out of trend, the pattern sandwich will endure.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That being said, this is the second year in a row it's offered select live entertainment in the third quarter (and at gas stations, public transit, EV charging and United Way®), so repeats are not uncommon.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of repeats
Noun
  • Knowing what to look for and paying attention to common red flags that may indicate reproductions is key to scoring genuine treasures.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
  • While reproductions can be excellent options, there should be a different price point.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of reproductions
Noun
  • Complete eight to 10 repetitions, then switch your stance and repeat on the opposite side.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Redshirt sophomore Kaylon Miller has taken repetitions at center and redshirt freshman Willi Wascher was second on the depth chart at the position for the Alamo Bowl last season.
    — Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of repetitions
Noun
  • As this report revealed, the Abu Dhabi Potter land is expected to be the only one worldwide with replicas of both Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Six modern replicas have also been completed, combining century-old plans with the latest in aluminum hulls, composite rigging, and sail technology.
    — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of replicas
Noun
  • Additionally, both Sunday’s women’s finals and key replays will air on NBC, which can be streamed online for free via DirecTV’s five-day trial and Fubo’s five-day trial.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the better approach to convince such holdouts is not constant replays of the same extravagant talk track, but something more practical.
    — Robbie Morrison, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of replays
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“Reduplications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduplications. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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