noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
an exact copy/replica (= something which has been made, that is exactly like another thing )
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The vessel is an exact replica of a Viking longboat.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
exact
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We can rearrange Gary Oldman's hair into an exact replica of yours.
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But trying to find an exact replica of the Virginia garden would be a pedantic exercise.
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In reality, however, Netanyahu signed an agreement that is an exact replica of the old one.
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Actually, scientists say that cloned animals will not be exact replicas of their progenitors.
■ VERB
build
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Lady Richelda is believed to have been told by the Virgin Mary to build a replica of her house in Nazareth.
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Mr Tratos has advised against labeling any of the building replicas at the finished casino.
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They then raised the money to build a replica tower one-third the size in 1891.
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Lego should not get away with simply building a plastic brick replica of Yosemite Valley and other landmarks.
make
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In retirement he had set himself the task of making a replica Tomkin long-case clock.
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They learn to let words create a mental picture and to then make a replica of their vision.
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Film left lying around the laboratory becomes dusty and scratched, and makes poor quality replicas .
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Garrett gave the picture to a friend and asked if the friend could make a replica of the discus.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a replica fire truck from the 1920s
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A replica of the space shuttle is parked at the center's entrance.
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The building is an exact replica of the original Globe theatre.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As with any living or replica plant material, there is an average lifespan for plants.
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Currently its sole model is the Kallista, a sort of replica of a 1930s open-top sports car.
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For this, the ballroom of the old Waldorf-Astoria was transformed into a replica of Versailles.
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Lego should not get away with simply building a plastic brick replica of Yosemite Valley and other landmarks.
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That includes shapeless leather brogans, and replicas of Springfield rifles and other firearms of the day.