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as in reproduction
something that is made to look exactly like something else
that old-looking colonial mansion is actually a 20th-century reduplication of the original, which was destroyed many years ago
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as in repetition
the act of saying or doing over again
ever since I was forced to do a reduplication of a day's work, I've been more conscientious about hitting my computer's "save" button
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Recent Examples of reduplication
And yet…the rhyme schemes, the reduplication, the semantic shifts, the conversions, the deliberate grammatical oddities, and rich double entendres–Carpenter is, for some people, the greatest poet to have ever put pen to paper.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
TikTok is a compound word that’s called (take a deep breath) an ablaut-shift reduplication because only the internal vowel changes.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
The collection, dubbed with another fun reduplication, Bon Bon, was inspired by the packaging for the Apple AirPods.
—Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
TikTok is a compound word that’s called (take a deep breath) an ablaut-shift reduplication because only the internal vowel changes.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
The collection, dubbed with another fun reduplication, Bon Bon, was inspired by the packaging for the Apple AirPods.
—Leilani Marie Labong, SFChronicle.com, 26 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reduplication
Noun
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Book a hang gliding lesson or pilot a reproduction of the glider the Wright brothers flew in 1902.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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The reproduction of the gallows is certain to evoke strong emotions for visitors.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Disjointed communication between interviewers often leads to repetition and confusion.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Lifting heavier weights or successfully completing more repetitions are other signs of muscle gain.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The Harry Potter series has sold more than 600 million copies worldwide, according to its U.S. publisher Scholastic, and has been on the New York Times Best Seller List for 843 weeks and counting.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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According to Florida’s Medicaid website, out-of-state providers who have treated one of its enrollees must submit five documents to bill the program, including a six-page application, a copy of the provider’s license, and a claim form.—
Arielle Zionts,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Noun
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There are just two treatment rooms and a loyalty program fueled by repeat guests.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Follow the label as to proper application and possible repeat treatment needed.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The precision-engineering racing rig (offered in yellow, green, blue, and orange) puts the driver into a detailed replica of a racing cockpit.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The top of the 2024 replica ring doesn’t detach, but championship pendants can be purchased separately for $249 apiece.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2025
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Competitive advantage lies in differentiation, not imitation.—
Ayo Adepoju,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Rare Breed agreed not to develop FRTs for pistols and to enforce its patents to block potentially unsafe imitations.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reduplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reduplication. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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