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Antonyms for replica
ˈrɛp lɪ kərepli·ca

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  1. replica

    A copy is as nearly like the original as the copyist has power to make it; a duplicate is exactly like the original; a carbon copy of a typewritten document must be a duplicate; we may have an inaccurate copy, but never an inaccurate duplicate. A facsimile is like the original in appearance; a duplicate is the same as the original in substance and effect; a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence is not a duplicate. A facsimile of a key might be quite useless; a duplicate will open the lock. A counterpart exactly corresponds to another object, but perhaps without design, while a copy is intentional. An imitation is always thought of as inferior to the original; as, an imitation of Milton. A replica is a copy of a work of art by the maker of the original. In law, a copy of an instrument has in itself no authority; the signatures, as well as other matters, may be copied; a duplicate is really an original, containing the same provisions and signed by the same persons, so that it may have in all respects the same force and effect; a transcript is an official copy, authenticated by the signature of the proper officer, and by the seal of the appropriate court. While strictly there could be but one duplicate, the word is now extended to an indefinite number of exact copies. Reproduction is chiefly applied to living organisms.

    Antonyms:
    archetype, model, original, pattern, prototype

    Synonyms:
    copy, counterpart, duplicate, facsimile, imitation, likeness, reproduction, transcript

Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. replica, replication, reproductionnoun

    copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

    Synonyms:
    return, reproductive memory, facts of life, procreation, comeback, rejoinder, retort, replication, reproduction, counter, echo, breeding, riposte, sound reflection, reverberation

How to use replica in a sentence?

  1. Modern Round CFO Ron Miller:

    We are a one-of-kind virtual shooting entertainment concept. We combine high-tech gaming with uniquely designed laser technology-based replica firearms, along with top-of-the-line food, beverages and service. The concept is based on the ‘ savor, sip and shoot ’ experience of our guests, philosophically, people are looking for something to do — especially once they leave college.

  2. Mark Kirk:

    They had enough money to build a replica of a U.S. aircraft carrier and blow it to hell, even the president says the sanctions were the only reason they came to the table.

  3. Mick Fleetwood:

    Kudos to Lindsey, for sure, for us not doing a replica of 'Rumours.

  4. Sanita Belgrave:

    The person I am today, is not a replica of the person I was, because this edition is limitless.

  5. Perry Chou:

    All Replica World Cups are limited to 15cm in height ... all Cup replicas higher than 15cm in markets are definitely fake products that haven't been certified by FIFA, secondly, they must be a certain weight. Thirdly, gold must be involved when electroplating. So within these rules, we are very careful to meet FIFA's demands on Cup design each time we send our cup designs for to FIFA for review.

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