Replication and Sham

Replication

Replication noun - Something that is made to look exactly like something else.
Usage example: bought a smaller and cheaper replication of the marble statue for his garden

Sham and replication are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sham" instead a noun "Replication".

Nearby Words: replicate, replica, replicated, replicating, replicator

Sham

Sham noun - A poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something.

Replication and sham are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Replication" instead a noun "Sham".

Nearby Word: shame
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