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

In the lead-up to the last presidential election, academics and tech observers were concerned about the increasing potency of deepfakes, believing that synthetic images and replications of political figures would sow chaos on and offline. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

So singular that it all but defies any kind of tea-leaf-reading or, heaven forbid, attempts at replication. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

The products among these companies are not too unique for replication—the sell is what matters. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

The program, which has secured more than $1 million in grant funding, is now developing a blueprint for replication by other districts. — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 29 June 2026