copy·cat
ˈkä-pē-ˌkat 
often attributive
1
: one who imitates or adopts the behavior or practices of another
2
: an imitative act or product
copycat board games
copycatted; copycatting
: to act as a copycat
Examples of copycat in a Sentence
Noun
She called me a copycat for wearing the same dress.
every rock singer who makes it big soon has a whole cluster of copycats
Verb
asked her stylist to copycat a hairstyle from the magazine
a performer who slavishly copycats another never rises to the level of true stardom
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
And while there’s no shortage of copycat recipes out there, Raising Cane’s insists that only those who have been lucky enough to see the list with their own eyes really know how to make Cane’s Sauce.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
But factors including insurance coverage, pricing, copycat drugs and the development of new pills will ultimately determine how far the treatments will reach.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Just like in fashion, there is a risk of getting tangled into trend cycles and copycats.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
And while there’s no shortage of copycat recipes out there, Raising Cane’s insists that only those who have been lucky enough to see the list with their own eyes really know how to make Cane’s Sauce.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
Besides being the perfect Hallmark movie marathon snack, this flavor adds a holiday spin to copycat milkshakes and alongside favorite desserts.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
But factors including insurance coverage, pricing, copycat drugs and the development of new pills will ultimately determine how far the treatments will reach.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Copycat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/copycat. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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