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.—
Constance Strachey
2
: 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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—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Jan. 2026
Once the original statue is installed upstairs, the replica will be returned to Stallone.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
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—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Replica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replica. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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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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