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replica

noun

rep·​li·​ca ˈre-pli-kə How to pronounce replica (audio)
1
: an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
a replica of this was painted … this year Constance Strachey
2
: a copy exact in all details
DNA makes a replica of itself
sailed a replica of the Viking ship
broadly : copy
this faithful, pathetic replica of a Midwestern suburb G. F. Kennan

Synonyms

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reproduction, duplicate, copy, facsimile, replica mean a thing made to closely resemble another.

reproduction implies an exact or close imitation of an existing thing.

reproductions from the museum's furniture collection

duplicate implies a double or counterpart exactly corresponding to another thing.

a duplicate of a house key

copy applies especially to one of a number of things reproduced mechanically.

printed 1000 copies of the lithograph

facsimile suggests a close reproduction often of graphic matter that may differ in scale.

a facsimile of a rare book

replica implies the exact reproduction of a particular item in all details

a replica of the Mayflower

but not always in the same scale.

miniature replicas of classic cars

Example Sentences

We toured a replica of the ship. It's an authentic replica of an ancient Greek urn.
Recent Examples on the Web James was the first to wear a replica of the traditional royal christening gown, as the original gown had since been preserved. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Since the opening last year of the west wing of the Humboldt Forum – which is a partial replica of a Prussian palace that was demolished by East Germany’s communist government after World War II – more than 1.5 million people have visited. Kirsten Grieshaber, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2022 Perhaps a replica of some of the old royal quarters could be built, much as the city palace of the Prussian kings has been reconstructed on its former site in Berlin. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 While the exterior is a near-replica of the original church, inside Miller has made some major changes: the building will house a pair of luxury condominiums instead of a new congregation. Peter Demarco, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Today, the most distinguishing characteristic on the outside of the building is the massive mural of jazz musician Duke Ellington, a replica of one that was once above the U Street Metro station. Joe Heim, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2022 The new training facility, which will be constructed at the Southern Marin Fire Protection District’s existing training tower, will include a replica of the net and be used by all first responders. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 The ceremony took place in front of Gibson’s old apartment building on 143rd Street and was attended by the tennis star’s family, who received a replica of the new street sign. Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022 Snoop Dogg, to take one high-profile example, built a digital replica of his Southern California mansion in the middle of the Sandbox metaverse, calling the 144-parcel square the Snoopverse. David Westenhaver, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian, "repetition, reply, copy of a work of art," noun derivative of replicare "to repeat, reply," borrowed from Latin replicāre "to turn back on itself, bend back, go over (a thought, topic) repeatedly" (Late Latin also "to restore, repeat, reply") — more at replicate entry 1

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of replica was in 1824

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