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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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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
Its safeguards are designed to prevent unauthorized duplication or distribution of digital media, potentially saving media companies in the United States over $100 billion annually.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Linking to the dashboard enhances engagement and streamlines operations by preventing unnecessary duplication and distractions.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Several of these recommendations focused on preventing program duplication.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
Begin by identifying and correcting errors, eliminating duplication and verifying data accuracy.
—Ashok Manoharan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Linking to the dashboard enhances engagement and streamlines operations by preventing unnecessary duplication and distractions.
—Dr. Grace Lee, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Several of these recommendations focused on preventing program duplication.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
Begin by identifying and correcting errors, eliminating duplication and verifying data accuracy.
—Ashok Manoharan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for duplication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duplication
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With an authentication rate of 99.1% and a database of over 50 million reference images, the company provides indispensable tools for brands and consumers alike.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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In a recent social media video, a German mother surprised her daughter with a birthday cake featuring an image of Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Newsweek has reached out to Mangione's legal team via email for comment.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Click here for a free copy of a full Strategic Business Planning tool.George Bradt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Within months the Vestron release had sold 1 million copies, making it at the time the biggest-selling home-video release ever.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Relationships need repetition and structure to grow.Serena Dai, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2025
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Rather, these freelancing skills are developed through repetition and practice, and through learning from and watching the habits of other freelancers who've made it to the pinnacles of their careers.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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This data can also be leveraged to create a digital twin that simulates physical assets of your warehouse.Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The stories of Jimmy, the twins, Charlie and Raisin aren’t without pathos.Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Florence, with its rich Renaissance heritage, attracts art buyers seeking original masterpieces or high-quality reproductions.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The authors are also excited to return to the field next summer to see what impact, if any, this year’s vole hunting may have had on squirrel reproduction compared to the last 10 years.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
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Could the festival’s 2025 edition see the star abseiling off its Palais des Festivals in a repeat of his Paris Olympics stunt?Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
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This is a repeat of the 2023 sketch where Mikey Day and Quinta Brunson had a traffic altercation.Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The retail giant's budget-friendly duplicate of the Hermès' Birkin — humorously nicknamed the Walmès Wirkin — had influencers and consumers desperately trying to get their hands on the $79 piece.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Declutter Photos: Merge duplicates, store favorites in cloud storage, and delete the rest.Jess Cording, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Counterfeit sneakers often feature near-perfect replicas, with counterfeiters even soliciting feedback to improve their products.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Dot Experience addresses this challenge by creating accessible, multisensory experiences, such as media pods and 3D replicas, throughout the museum.M. Leona Godin, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Duplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duplication. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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