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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
The Fossil Exhibit Trail has an accessible boardwalk with replicas of fossils and prehistoric creatures that once lived in the area.
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Midwest Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Ceramic artist Chandler Romeo has been putting the finishing touches on miniature replicas of the tower ahead of the reopening.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The items, which include historical replicas and jewelry, pay homage to the United States' longstanding ties with the United Kingdom.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Seen this way, the notable shift is not that a few tech CEOs are playing with AI replicas of themselves.
—Mukund Jha, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Sunday, Jones officially joined to the Galaxy’s statue club, joining David Beckham and Landon Donovan with bronze replicas in the Legends Plaza at Dignity Health Sports Park.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Yankees also wore replicas of their 1921 road uniforms for the first Field of Dreams game in 2021.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Its four decks are decorated in sumptuous textiles, glistening marble, and deep colors accented with pops of gold—not to mention many replicas of Klimt’s work.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Guests who visit the park can see the 100-million-year-old dinosaur tracks, see replicas of dinosaurs and partake in educational tours.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Midwest Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Ceramic artist Chandler Romeo has been putting the finishing touches on miniature replicas of the tower ahead of the reopening.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The items, which include historical replicas and jewelry, pay homage to the United States' longstanding ties with the United Kingdom.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Seen this way, the notable shift is not that a few tech CEOs are playing with AI replicas of themselves.
—Mukund Jha, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Sunday, Jones officially joined to the Galaxy’s statue club, joining David Beckham and Landon Donovan with bronze replicas in the Legends Plaza at Dignity Health Sports Park.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Yankees also wore replicas of their 1921 road uniforms for the first Field of Dreams game in 2021.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Its four decks are decorated in sumptuous textiles, glistening marble, and deep colors accented with pops of gold—not to mention many replicas of Klimt’s work.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Guests who visit the park can see the 100-million-year-old dinosaur tracks, see replicas of dinosaurs and partake in educational tours.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicas
Noun
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Participants will board a 4-wheel-drive for a bumpy 13-mile tour with frequent stops for pictures, sketches and questions.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The following slide proved that the bribe worked, as Emma adorably smiled in her school pictures, and the results were perfection.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Although trademarks protect against similar reproductions that can confuse consumers, they’re not meant to be utilized as a catch-all protecting every feature of a performer’s brand.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The world of Busytown, the whimsical universe created by Scarry, has also found a new audience thanks to Inciardi Prints' beautiful tiny reproductions available through Ana Inciardi's Mini Print Vending Machines.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fake images of celebrities like Katy Perry and Rihanna also popped up online during the Met Gala in 2024.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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To prove out the findings in real biology, Schramma stuck his arm back into the fish tank, nipped more leaves, and snapped microscope images of the cells within to measure Elodea’s actual packing fractions.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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In the month following the March 2 vote on the $6 billion tax breaks, more than 100 residents circulated copies of a petition seeking to bring the financing plan to a public vote.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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Moby-Dick initially sold fewer than four thousand copies, of which six hundred were in the United Kingdom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other companies have already deployed AI clones of their leaders in a similar fashion to Customers Bank.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Division involves using tubers, clones of mother plants, to produce new blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Mozart and Beethoven two-bedroom suites each accommodate up to four people—one queen and two twins—and the Dvorak and Blues suites have king and sofa beds for up to three people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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In front of about 40-ish people in the crowd on Senior Night on April 1, the Braves routed Hesston College (where the Sowers twins attended college) 27-7.—
PJ Green
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Carly will modify her design according to the needs of future exhibitions, which include shows with Karen Kilimnik and Joseph Geagan; the latter’s will incorporate portraits of members of the Vegas scene, Carly among them.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Princess Charlotte was ready for big sister duty when Prince Louis arrived, placing a kiss on his forehead in the first official portraits of the baby.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Once designed, both the dresses and the tuxedo had to be replicated in duplicates to accommodate the stunt doubles and the mess that would ensue while shooting the final scene of the wedding night.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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Of the more than 100 habeas petitions that have already been closed this year, a federal judge rejected only one, The Post found, while a few dozen more were duplicates or were dismissed voluntarily.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Replicas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicas. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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