1,400 new words in our dictionary! — Parasocial, glow-up, promposal & more
1,400 new words in our dictionary! — More

replicas

noun

plural of replica
1
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in reproductions
something that is made to look exactly like something else assembled a small-scale replica of the Queen Mary ocean liner

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of replicas Now in his late 70s, original inventions are key to Hadjikyriacou's success, alongside precision replicas. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 The move could certainly backfire at a moment when the documentary (and nondocumentary) film world is wary of digital replicas replacing the real thing and AI deepfakes blurring the truth-fiction line. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Today, replicas of various degrees of accuracy are readily available. — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 Additionally, studios need to pay residuals to digital replicas used in reruns, and replicas cannot be used during a strike. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 This involves virtual replicas of spinning frames, looms or dyeing machinery that are fed by IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) sensors. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 My kids could never get enough of Dinosaur Land, a walk-through theme park with more than 50 life-sized replicas of these beloved prehistoric creatures made out of fiberglass. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Outside of this special occasion, the crown is displayed with replicas of the Cullinan III, IV, and V so the real stones can remain in rotation in the royal jewelry box. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Now, the moviegoing public can stumble on perfect replicas of theatrical blockbusters on numerous social apps and screen them in full before copyright teams can hit the panic button. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replicas
  1. pictures
  2. reproductions
  3. images
  4. copies
  5. clones
  6. twins
  7. portraits
  8. duplicates
Noun
  • Cuoco also added a few mirror selfies of her baby belly, as well as pictures from throughout her pregnancy so far.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Nine deaths bring nine funerals and the front pages of the two local newspapers, the Middlesbrough Gazette and the Northern Echo, both carry pictures of the previous day’s ceremony for PC Matthew Blades in nearby Hartlepool.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • This allowed the team to digitally analyze the scene, as well as create physical reproductions.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The exhibition is mostly screens, projections and reproductions, with a handful of great works from the 16th and 17th centuries and feels superficial at times.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of reproductions
Noun
  • But independent analysts warned the pipeline could remain down for weeks, based on satellite images showing significant damage to a pumping station.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The images were displayed in court as opening statements began Tuesday in a wrongful death case against developer and minority Sacramento Kings owner Phil Oates.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of images
Noun
  • However, the Daily Mail reported that on Monday a truck carrying copies was travelling between a printing plant and a warehouse in the Netherlands when it was intercepted while parked in a lay-by, with four copies of the book mysteriously stolen.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Volunteers are also encouraged to submit a volunteer waiver online before the event, but paper copies will be available on the day of the cleanup as well.
    — Alison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of copies
Noun
  • Some females, however, reproduce asexually by making clones of themselves.
    — Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026
  • That’s in contrast to bacteria, which reproduce asexually, creating clones that are often nearly identical and easy to trace.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of clones
Noun
  • Generation to Generation When Max and Emme were young, Anthony posted a rare personal family photo with the twins and his father.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Aramco is using historical data, digital twins, and network monitoring across its facilities to identify problems and speed up recovery times, Al Ajmi said.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of twins
Noun
  • Max was known for his portraits of figures in rock music and politics — everyone from the Beatles to Barack Obama to Taylor Swift.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Styled by de Rakoff in collaboration with each woman, the portraits feature pieces from Lafayette 148’s fall 2026 collection, selected to reflect each subject’s personality, style and the demands of her day.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of portraits
Noun
  • The list of candidates for the top prize duplicates last year’s roster of EOTY nominees, with the exception of Langley taking the spot that went to Morgan Wallen in 2024.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Objectors also allege some petition sheets were copies, duplicates or did not apply to the specified referendum.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of duplicates

Browse Nearby Words

replica
replicas
replicate
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Replicas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replicas. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of aggrandize

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 18
See More

Popular

See More

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
crayons-in-a-circle
Guess the Color Quiz Questions that use the whole box of crayons.
See All