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as in pictures
something or someone that strongly resembles another
filled with the usual chain stores, the new mall is a too-familiar replica of hundreds of other malls
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as in reproductions
something that is made to look exactly like something else
assembled a small-scale replica of the Queen Mary ocean liner
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Recent Examples of replicas
Similar complaints came from Drake and The Weeknd whose own AI replicas were pulled from streaming platforms after public outcry.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Some members of Congress, including Marsha Blackburn, are attempting to pass legislation that would protect the voice and visual likenesses of individuals and creators from digital replicas created without their consent.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The new tissues scored higher on tactile feedback and cutting response than conventional replicas.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
And walking back onto those exact replicas of our sets was like a time tunnel.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Generations of scientists have dedicated their careers to sculpting increasingly sophisticated planetary replicas.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
In the non-virtual world, some have made physical toy replicas of the characters, while others have created real-life plays featuring them.
—Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Visitors can explore authentic replicas of traditional houses, including Bidayuh, Iban, and Orang Ulu longhouses, a Chinese farmhouse, a Melanau tall house, and a Malay house.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Some members of Congress, including Marsha Blackburn, are attempting to pass legislation that would protect the voice and visual likenesses of individuals and creators from digital replicas created without their consent.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The new tissues scored higher on tactile feedback and cutting response than conventional replicas.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
And walking back onto those exact replicas of our sets was like a time tunnel.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Generations of scientists have dedicated their careers to sculpting increasingly sophisticated planetary replicas.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
In the non-virtual world, some have made physical toy replicas of the characters, while others have created real-life plays featuring them.
—Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Visitors can explore authentic replicas of traditional houses, including Bidayuh, Iban, and Orang Ulu longhouses, a Chinese farmhouse, a Melanau tall house, and a Malay house.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicas
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The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The reporter had already sent me pictures and audio recordings, promising a complete draft by Monday night.—
Zahra Nader,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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While genuine antiques from the Ming dynasty can fetch millions at auction, many later reproductions and export pieces from the 18th to 20th centuries still carry significant value.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the breast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and magnets to make detailed images, often used for high-risk patients.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, along with the official documents, Israel uncovered images of the activist with Birawi.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are a dozen books in the main series as well as a three-book spin off series — counting all of them, the books have sold more than three million copies worldwide.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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Over the summer, the DOJ asked the South Carolina Election Commission for copies of the state's voter registration list.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The new policies also include more explicit bans on unauthorized AI voice clones and deepfakes.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Then, like a rhizomatous plant, its tentacles have spread, producing clones around the world.—
Dennis Hinkamp,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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The conjoined twins, originally born in Mexico, have defied odds through the years and have lived far past doctors' expectations, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The couple has twins, Charlie and Poppy, born in 2012.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dedicate budget and time to remove duplicates, reconcile systems and build a consistent data model.—
David Kelley,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sort all the items by category so they can be grouped together, get rid of unnecessary duplicates, and re-home items that can be stored elsewhere.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The same could be said of Piccioli, whose muses include the French actor Isabelle Huppert — portraits of whom were shared as a teaser prior to the show.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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On Instagram through the years, he's shared many glimpses into that time in his life, from school portraits and prom pics to Christmas memories and beyond.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Replicas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicas. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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