noun
Etymology
Origin of replica
First recorded in 1815–25; from Italian: “reply, repetition,” derivative of replicare “to repeat” from Late Latin replicāre “to reply ”
Example Sentences
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Lilly used a “digital twin”—a virtual replica of a factory that allows the company to test processes before implementing them in the physical world.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
According to analysis by sports merchandise expert Dr Peter Rohlmann, it costs about £8.50 for an official adult replica shirt to be manufactured and shipped, with an additional £9.50 cost for marketing, licensing and distribution.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The new content, projected onto screens inside a replica of Han Solo’s ship, is the kind of corporate synergy Disney built its business around but has historically been slow to execute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
It’s possible I was hoping to find the perfect replica of my relationship with Jesse.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
We passed pyramids, a pirate ship, and the Statue of Liberty, which was a pretty small replica, but still made me homesick.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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