The best replacement for 3 way switch is single pole.

The best alternatives to 3 way switch are rated as following:
★★★★★  single pole
★★★★  4 way switch
★★★  4 way
★★  2 way
★★  2 way switch

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Speaking about 3 way switch, one probably shouldn't forget about dimmer.

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★★★ 2 lights
★★★ multiple lights
★ 4 lights
★ two lights
★ single pole
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