1
as in image
something or someone that strongly resembles another
in adulthood he became sort of a living duplication of his late father
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2
as in copy
something that is made to look exactly like something else
a duplication of an ancient Chinese vase for the mass market
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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
let's avoid duplication of effort on this group project if we can
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Recent Examples of duplication
Some corporate duplications at the top of the organization chart would lead to some easy but modest savings.
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David Bloom, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Often, these duplications are referred to as genetic parasites due to their potential harmful effects, including genetic diseases such as cancer.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Tesla announced plans to cut more than 10% of its global workforce in April, citing duplication of roles and the need for organizational streamlining.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The duplication of effort, the ridiculous hours, and the endless inefficiencies were invisible.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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David Bloom, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Often, these duplications are referred to as genetic parasites due to their potential harmful effects, including genetic diseases such as cancer.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Tesla announced plans to cut more than 10% of its global workforce in April, citing duplication of roles and the need for organizational streamlining.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The duplication of effort, the ridiculous hours, and the endless inefficiencies were invisible.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplication
Noun
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This follows his previous Guinness World Record for most Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes granted, highlighting his long-standing positive image that has helped with his longevity as a babyface.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Benedict Chiu, United States, 2023 A member of a famous K-Pop boy band whose face has been disfigured by an accident must undergo surgery to repair his fracturing image.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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The latter case was especially alarming because, like a lot of classic films and shows, the title isn’t available as a digital copy.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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In total, the series has sold almost three million copies worldwide and garnered critical acclaim, with Children of Blood and Bone being featured as one of the Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time, a New York Times Notable Children’s Book, and a Kirkus Prize Finalist, among other distinctions.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nutkins said that a few repetitions in a session can help.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Setting expectations can boost engagement and retention. Point 2: Highlight the value of repetition.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Our family has always been so obsessed with the fact there were two sets of twins born to the same parents in our family.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trachtenberg plays Jenny, one-half of a set of twins who, along with some boisterous male buddies, sets off on a summer tour of Europe.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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That means these sharks may be investing less energy in reproduction, potentially leading to fewer successful pregnancies.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But the science of menopause is considerably more recent, dating to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when physicians in Europe began to research the effects of chemicals secreted by the body which control reproduction.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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An even more dramatic possibility also looms: in a repeat of history, Kagame might be planning regime change in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, some 930 miles to the west.—
Michela Wrong,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Mar. 2025
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The test flight will be a repeat of what SpaceX hoped to achieve on the previous Starship launch in January, when the rocket broke apart and showered debris over the Atlantic Ocean and Turks and Caicos Islands.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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Clearing out these duplicates can instantly free up gigabytes of storage.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Automate Data Cleaning Remove duplicates that may lead to biased AI models.—
Amy Gu,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek's analysis of Google Earth imagery shows that construction of the replica compound began sometime between mid-October and early November 2014.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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By bringing these artwork replicas to Little Haiti, the organizers hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for Haiti’s contributions to the global cultural landscape.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplication. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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