as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
walked through a reproduction of the interior of the Parthenon as it must have looked when it was first built
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Recent Examples of reproduction
The collection included reproductions of uniforms worn by each profession and Johnson’s modernized interpretations, enhanced with waterproofing, durability and thermal regulation.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Building on the initial partnership, the coming six years will be about deepening fundamental research on the species’ biology; further developing knowledge on the ecosystem that surrounds red coral, and developing reproduction techniques that will allow conservation efforts at scale.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormones, which regulate growth, reproduction, metabolism, and development.
—ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
That difference is felt primarily in the color reproduction, which is simply stunning — the range and depth of colors in the VistaVision print were far greater than in any other format.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
Building on the initial partnership, the coming six years will be about deepening fundamental research on the species’ biology; further developing knowledge on the ecosystem that surrounds red coral, and developing reproduction techniques that will allow conservation efforts at scale.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormones, which regulate growth, reproduction, metabolism, and development.
—ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
That difference is felt primarily in the color reproduction, which is simply stunning — the range and depth of colors in the VistaVision print were far greater than in any other format.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reproduction
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With this imagery, a terrain map can be generated for use by urban planners, or a soldier can print a copy of an image and share it with foreign mission partners on the battlefield.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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But when Ronnie set the theater's copy of The Music Man in motion on the projector, Matty appeared on screen holding what looked like a baby swaddled in a blanket.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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This year, a replica of the Seneca Chief, which carried Clinton in 1825, set out from Buffalo on the canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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At the Casamigos Halloween Party, the singer wore an embellished Dodgers baseball uniform, a replica of the ensemble Elton John wore for his concerts at Dodger Stadium in 1975.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Reproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reproduction. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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