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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
These are the narrative details of great costuming; not one-to-one replicas, but looks that capture the spirit, priorities and instincts of the person onscreen.
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
For spring 2026, the handbags are not simply replicas of former versions but as reedits with the backdrop of nostalgia.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
Her daughter's voice was likely cloned with an AI tool that creates convincing voice replicas and easily masks identities.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
It is believed that twenty-five Testa Rossa replicas were built, with fewer than five remaining worldwide.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
From stunt regulations to AI protections around digital replicas, the SAG-AFTRA union negotiates minimum rates, residuals, health and pension plans, and safety standards among other issues.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
Thai troops uncovered a sprawling scam complex in Cambodia where international fraud rings used mock police stations and bank replicas to deceive billions of victims globally.
—Sakchai Lalit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Explosive replicas at Boise Airport 2.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
The exhibit features 200 artworks, some certified originals lent by private collectors and the rest are replicas.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
For spring 2026, the handbags are not simply replicas of former versions but as reedits with the backdrop of nostalgia.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
Her daughter's voice was likely cloned with an AI tool that creates convincing voice replicas and easily masks identities.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
It is believed that twenty-five Testa Rossa replicas were built, with fewer than five remaining worldwide.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
From stunt regulations to AI protections around digital replicas, the SAG-AFTRA union negotiates minimum rates, residuals, health and pension plans, and safety standards among other issues.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
Thai troops uncovered a sprawling scam complex in Cambodia where international fraud rings used mock police stations and bank replicas to deceive billions of victims globally.
—Sakchai Lalit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Explosive replicas at Boise Airport 2.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
The exhibit features 200 artworks, some certified originals lent by private collectors and the rest are replicas.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicas
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Since the end of his playing days, Griffey has embraced photography, taking pictures from the African savanna to the Masters Tournament in Georgia.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Data centers — rooms or buildings full of computer servers — have been storing cellphone pictures, emails and social media accounts for years.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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There is home decor and housewares such as colorful bottles, milk glass, old wooden crates, ironstone pitchers, crocks and jugs, and more; art; smaller size furniture items; puzzles and games; vintage reproductions; and timeworn furnishings.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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The images captured by bystanders and immigration agents were reminiscent of the lynching postcards that white spectators once bought and traded — reproductions of retributive violence, tailor-made to titillate and intimidate.—
Tressie McMillan Cottom,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Efforts by the Kremlin to encourage more births had fallen flat, Sonin said, because women in Russia did not feel safe and secure, with the low birth rate direct evidence of that and effectively dispelling positive images of the country and war promoted by Russia and state-run media.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mostly Mute Monday tells a scientific story in images, visuals, and no more than 200 words.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her diary has sold more than a million copies since its 1960 publication, according to a website dedicated to de Jesus run by the prestigious museum Instituto Moreira Salles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Becoming a pop culture staple since its 2004 launch, Ticket to Ride has sold over 20 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Before planting, the winemaker walked the hillsides, which are exposed to the elements from dawn to dark, with viticulturist Mike Wolfe, dividing it into three blocks planted with different Cabernet Sauvignon clones and rootstock.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lots of time-travel, mind-melding, skin-shedding, clones, and dream invasion episodes to blend in with the cross-species relationships and typical high school melodrama.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Digital twins are virtual models that incorporate a great deal of mechanical and engineering data, creating a like-for-like digital representation of a real object, such as an aircraft.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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As juniors in 2025, Vista PEAK Prep’s Ian Bacon and Amelia Bacon became Colorado’s first brother-sister twins to win state titles in the same year.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The robust, 1,800-plus-piece collection includes everything from photographs by Jamel Shabazz and sculptures by John Ahearn to portraits painted by Henry Taylor.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Additional portraits are available for $5 each.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Many files appear to be duplicates, however.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Overbuying pantry items leads to waste and unnecessary duplicates.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Replicas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicas. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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