The best replacement for constructor is setter injection.

The best alternatives to constructor are rated as following:
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★★★  method java
★★★  method
★★★  prototype javascript
★★★  initializer
★★  factory method
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★  static factory
★  setter dependency injection
★  initialize backbone
★  initcomponent extjs
★  assignment operator
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  builder
  property injection
  initialize
  baufix
  operator overloading

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Speaking about constructor, one probably shouldn't forget about new.

Other search terms related to constructor and their ratings are:
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★★★★ array java
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★ arguments c++
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