replica
noun
rep·li·ca
ˈre-pli-kə 
1
: an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
a replica of this was painted … this year—
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: a copy exact in all details
DNA makes a replica of itself
sailed a replica of the Viking ship
Examples of replica in a Sentence
We toured a replica of the ship.
It's an authentic replica of an ancient Greek urn.
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The Marigalante was built in 1987 as a replica of the historic Santa Maria.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Their 306,000-gallon ocean habitat is complete with a replica shipwreck that houses sharks, tarpon, and several other fish species.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
All tickets include a tour of the cave and of a replica of the Bell family cabin.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Their 306,000-gallon ocean habitat is complete with a replica shipwreck that houses sharks, tarpon, and several other fish species.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
All tickets include a tour of the cave and of a replica of the Bell family cabin.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for replica
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“Replica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replica. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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replica
noun
rep·li·ca
ˈrep-li-kə
1
: a close reproduction especially by the maker of the original
2
: a copy exact in all details : duplicate
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