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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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
When Medina instead lifts his right arm, which held the replica gun, officers open fire, striking Medina multiple times.
—Max Levy, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Partial Harry Styles replicas have popped up here and there, too.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
That image sold for over $18,000, while a replica of Simpson's 1968 Heisman Trophy sold for $42,700, the outlet reported.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 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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