Could you send me a map by facsimile?
Source: tatoeba (72227)
Facsimile
Synonyms for "facsimile" (128 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (26)
Noun(12 words)
actual thingburlesquecarboncarbon copychip off the old blockclonecopycounterfeitcounterpartdead ringerditto
Adjective(1 words)
archival facsimile
Strong matches (38)
Noun(18 words)
doublesduplicateduplicatesemulateemulation modeenlargementsexactfacsimile copyfaithfulfax machinefax-transmittedfaxedfaxesidenticalimitateimitationimitationslookalikes
Verb(1 words)
Related words (64)
microfilmmimeographmock upmock-upmodelno othernone otherparaphraseparodyphotoradiogramphotostatpictureprintquadruplicateradioradiophotographreduplicationrepetitionreplicareplication
Show 26 more words
representationreproductionsameselfsamesignalspit and imagespitting imagestatsynonymtelephonictelephototelephotographteletypethe samethe same differencetracetranscribetravestytriplicatetwinversionvery imagevery samewirelesswirephotoxerox
Noun(16 words)
mimicmodel afterpattern afterphotocopiesreconstructingrecreationsreplicasreplicatereplicate samplereplicatesreproducereproductionreproductionstelefaxtracingstrue
Adjective(1 words)
perfect replica
Verb(1 words)
simulate living systems
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: fax, facsimile machine, fax, telefax, actual thing.
- Sentence evidence is available for facsimile, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "facsimile".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "facsimile"
Keep "facsimile" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "facsimile" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "facsimile", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "facsimile" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesadjectivecopiercopydescriptordevice related termduplicatorimitatelikeness termquality termreproducereproductiontechnical termtelecommunicatetransmission device
More specific
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
11 entriesarchival facsimiledigital facsimileexact facsimilefacsimile copyfacsimile documentfacsimile editionfacsimile imagefacsimile machinefacsimile transmissionmanuscript facsimileprecise facsimile
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
Telephone and facsimile numbers will not change.
Source: tatoeba (279369)
In their catalogues, MM. Morgand and Fatout print a facsimile of the frontispiece of this very rare edition.
Source: tatoeba (9955553)
The facsimile proved that the inscription was genuine.
Source: tatoeba (9955559)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "facsimile"?
Closest matches include fax, facsimile machine, fax, telefax, actual thing.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "facsimile"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.