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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
In praise of the art of replication.
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Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Kilmer’s estate gave permission for his digital replication, and is being compensated for it.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The playbook would need shared warning signs that a system is entering dangerous territory, such as evidence of strategic deception, attempts to escape a sandbox, unexplained jumps in capability, replication across networks, or moves to secure its own power supply.
—Jon Truby, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The functional replication and actuation of complex structures inspired by nature is a longstanding goal for humanity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Kilmer’s estate gave permission for his digital replication, and is being compensated for it.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The playbook would need shared warning signs that a system is entering dangerous territory, such as evidence of strategic deception, attempts to escape a sandbox, unexplained jumps in capability, replication across networks, or moves to secure its own power supply.
—Jon Truby, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
The functional replication and actuation of complex structures inspired by nature is a longstanding goal for humanity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for replication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replication
Noun
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Such behavior would have improved the odds of reproduction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The concept of high-fidelity sound reproduction has been around since the 1930s and denotes a sound system with no distortion or degradation in quality.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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He’s known as one of the pioneers of minimalism, a style which focuses on repetition and structure.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Proper form and control matter more than doing higher repetitions.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
5 May 2026
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Stay present, and let your response shape the outcome in a steady way that supports your long-term path.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Schools’ response At South Elgin High School, school resource officer Patrick Eversole started a campaign on social media with other officers and school administrators to communicate to students and parents the dangers of the game.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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That sort of flamboyant overstatement became central to Turner’s personal brand—and made for irresistible copy in the dailies.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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In the second lab, the DNA is frozen until scientists make millions of copies so genetic sequencers can spell out all three billion letters of the embryo's genetic sequence.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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However, Cicinato noted that many itineraries from the city visit the Western Caribbean, so repeat guests may not find much variety in destinations, and the closest major airport is nearly an hour away by car.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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On Saturday of the event, nearly 30,000 attendees visited Julia Davis Park, according to calculations that account, at least in part, for repeat customers, Gilbert said.—
Michael Deeds
May 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2026
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Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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My answer includes local craft shows, art galleries, estate sales, antique shops, and thrift stores.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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For an all-important sit-down dinner set inside Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper Museum, a team of Italian scenic painters—led by a woman who manages backdrops for an opera in Rome—built and painted a replica on a local soundstage that was about ¾ the size of the original.—
Mara Reinstein,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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This 24-pack of Harry Potter Chocolate Frogs is a near-exact replica of the chocolate frog Ron ate with Harry on their first train ride to Hogwarts in The Sorcerer’s Stone.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
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Mendoza stood up for his replay analyst, Harrison Friedland.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Conversations replay in their mind, unfinished tasks resurface, and their nervous system seems unwilling to power down.—
Danielle Wilhour,
Washington Post,
3 May 2026
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“Replication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replication. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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