Synonyms of replication

replication

noun

ˌre-plə-ˈkā-shən 

1

as in reproduction

something that is made to look exactly like something else

bought a smaller and cheaper replication of the marble statue for his garden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reproduction
• copy
• replica
• imitation
• duplicate
• duplication
• version
• clone
• carbon
• facsimile
• mock
• reduplication
• carbon copy
• dupe
• simulation
• reconstruction
• dummy
• forgery
• miniature
• print
• counterfeit
• rubber stamp
• re-creation
• fake
• image
• approximation
• reincarnation
• impression
• semblance
• knockoff
• sham
• mock-up
• rip-off
• likeness
• phony
• spare
• imprint
• extra
• shadow
• reserve

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prototype
• original
• archetype

2

as in repetition

the act of saying or doing over again

we'll need to do a replication of that experiment so we can collect more data

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repetition
• repeat
• replay
• iteration
• duplication
• renewal
• reiteration
• reduplication
• redo
• reprise
• recitation
• rehearsal
• rerun
• rebroadcast

3

as in response

something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question

his carefully worded replications suggested that he was well aware of the punishment for perjury

Synonyms & Similar Words

• response
• answer
• reply
• reaction
• return
• rejoinder
• retort
• remark
• observation
• communication
• explanation
• feedback
• comeback
• comment
• justification
• acknowledgment
• refutation
• back talk
• banter
• rebuttal
• defense
• correspondence
• non sequitur
• persiflage
• plea
• repartee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• question
• query
• inquiry
• challenge
• charge
• interrogation
• survey
• quiz
• questionnaire
• poll
• interrogatory
• cross-examination
• grilling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replication

The bill would give individuals the right to authorize the use of their voice and likeness in digital replication. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

The old model was largely about replication; find something that works and repeat it in the next city. — Jeremy Barnett, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Less running between cones, more game replication, Schrader said. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2026

Neither Washington nor Beijing benefits from losing control of systems capable of autonomous replication, accelerating the development of their own successors, evading oversight, or enabling catastrophic biological or cyber harm. — Shlomit Wagman, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026