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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of replication
And actors’ union SAG-AFTRA has struck specific deals to allow its members to lend their voices for training and replication purposes with a focus on consent and compensation.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Cultural Collaborations: The Hoxton’s creative team, Atelier Ace, curates local brands and artists into each hotel’s retail selection — offering guests a sense of genuine local discovery, not mass-market replication.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Chickpeas are also high in folate, a B vitamin that’s important for cell replication.
—Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Brands like Off-White and Fear of God attempt to incorporate unique identifiers, but these often become targets for replication.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Cultural Collaborations: The Hoxton’s creative team, Atelier Ace, curates local brands and artists into each hotel’s retail selection — offering guests a sense of genuine local discovery, not mass-market replication.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Chickpeas are also high in folate, a B vitamin that’s important for cell replication.
—Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Brands like Off-White and Fear of God attempt to incorporate unique identifiers, but these often become targets for replication.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
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The drivers are housed in an acoustic chamber that is purpose-built to optimize human voice reproduction so it’s suited to vocals, podcasts, audiobooks and expressive music.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Neem oil may also interfere with insect reproduction.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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From shooting mechanics and footwork to decision-making and off-ball movement, their game is shaped by repetition and efficiency rather than flair.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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These are foods that ground us in heritage, identity and repetition.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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Trump Warns Iran To Make Peace or Face Further Strikes Satellite Images Show Israeli Strike Damage to Iranian Nuclear Site That relief in the market was only temporary as after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint, in response to the U.S. strikes.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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The council memo was also written in response to Aubrey’s request to access records on all use-of-force cases, rather than its current allotment of incidents that lead to a shooting or serious bodily injury.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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Luminate reports that during the most recent tracking period — which is when people learned of Wilson’s passing — the song sold just under 4,200 copies.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Selling 95,000 copies of DESIRE: UNLEASH in the U.S., the boy band also scored a No. 3 debut on the Billboard 200, marking its eighth entry on the chart and its fifth top 10 album.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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The summer of 2024 solidified Love Island USA as a top reality-TV choice for households across the country, and 2025 is proving to be a repeat success.—
Clarissa Brooks,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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The report notes how brands like Unfolded, which enlisted over 8,000 women to provide feedback on their designs, saw repeat order rate is two-times the industry standard.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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If the answer is yes, then by all means bring it along.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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If the answers point to gaps in consistency, efficiency or visibility, AI can help—but only if it’s purposefully introduced.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Its rebirth began as a digital model in The Golf Club video game and was brought to life in the sandy soil of central Wisconsin—now a near-exact replica.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In collaboration with The Intel Lab, Orion Intel created a 3D replica of the plant.—
Jeff Goertzen,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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Tail wagging during sleep can indicate a positive dream or a replay of happy daytime memories—suggesting that Pixie is now living a life full of comfort and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Some conferences have adapted, showing the replay feed the official is watching on the stadium videoboard, but some in the officiating community want more.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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