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reproduction

[ree-pruh-duhk-shuhn] / ˌri prəˈdʌk ʃən /
NOUN
something duplicated; duplication
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breeding copy facsimile imitation photocopy photograph picture print propagation recreation replica replication
STRONG
Photostat Xerox carbon clone ditto dupe fake flimsy generation increase look-alike mimeo mimeograph multiplication offprint pic portrayal procreation proliferation reduplication reenactment renewal reprinting revival transcription twin
WEAK
carbon copy chip off old block mirror image repro stat
Antonyms
STRONGEST
original
STRONG
decrease destruction subtraction

Example Sentences

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Many of the genes within these supergenes influence traits essential for survival and reproduction, including vision, hearing, and behaviour.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Answering this will be essential for planning human reproduction in future Moon and Mars settlements and for designing artificial gravity systems that support healthy development.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

That result allowed them to rule out that reproduction between the species was incompatible.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Discovery, Paramount and Disney have all sent individual cease and desist letters, detailing the unauthorized reproduction of each of the studios’ copyrighted intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

The reproduction of The Geographer in his library book was clearer and brighter than the copy of the painting on his box.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.