as in reproductions
something that is made to look exactly like something else
a copy of the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware"
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as in reproduces
to make an exact likeness of
for the movie, set designers copied the Oval Office in the White House down to the smallest detail
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as in imitates
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
she shamelessly copies her idol's hairstyle and fashion choices
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Recent Examples of copies
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The superstar also holds the top-selling MLB jersey since the end of the World Series — and signed copies of his new children’s book, Decoy Saves Opening Day, which retail for $25, are reselling for over $1,000.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
His books have been published in more than 55 languages with more than 24 million copies in print, according to a Drake University news release.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
In the nineties, Newt Gingrich handed out copies to freshman congressmen.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Probst is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 50 titles in contemporary romance fiction, whose works have sold over two million copies and been translated in over a dozen international territories.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Generics drugs are copies of the brand-name versions that are often cheaper while still being available at your regular pharmacy.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
The novel by Herman Melville about a great white whale and the sea captain consumed by the beast that had bitten off his leg sold only a few hundred copies upon its release in England and America in 1851.
—Dan Kelly
march 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Along with several newspapers from the day, including copies of The Denver Post, The Denver Republican, The Denver Times and the Rocky Mountain News, people involved in the installation left a letter and business cards.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
From about 2011 to 2014, Gates emails Epstein directly, and often one of the pair copies Cohen or Nikolic.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Despite initial skepticism, the 1994 tournament drew record crowds and $50 million surplus, spurring MLS’s creation and innovations FIFA now copies worldwide.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Just look at Apple’s new product line that copies everything from the previous one, except the thickness.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Spoofing happens when a scammer copies someone’s social media profile, such as their name, photos and other details, to create a fake account that looks real.
—Marin Independent Journal, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Think about Nobu — everybody copies their rolls.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
As Office alumni branched out, copies begat copies.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Typically said when someone copies a trend, latches onto a friend's obsession, or just teases in a playful way.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
She’s also gotten involved as a volunteer, making copies and helping with new student registration.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The superstar also holds the top-selling MLB jersey since the end of the World Series — and signed copies of his new children’s book, Decoy Saves Opening Day, which retail for $25, are reselling for over $1,000.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
His books have been published in more than 55 languages with more than 24 million copies in print, according to a Drake University news release.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
In the nineties, Newt Gingrich handed out copies to freshman congressmen.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Probst is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 50 titles in contemporary romance fiction, whose works have sold over two million copies and been translated in over a dozen international territories.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Generics drugs are copies of the brand-name versions that are often cheaper while still being available at your regular pharmacy.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 29 Mar. 2026
The novel by Herman Melville about a great white whale and the sea captain consumed by the beast that had bitten off his leg sold only a few hundred copies upon its release in England and America in 1851.
—Dan Kelly
march 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Along with several newspapers from the day, including copies of The Denver Post, The Denver Republican, The Denver Times and the Rocky Mountain News, people involved in the installation left a letter and business cards.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
By practicing on a model that copies heart circulation and contraction, doctors can improve their technique for complex valve repairs before surgery.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
From about 2011 to 2014, Gates emails Epstein directly, and often one of the pair copies Cohen or Nikolic.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Despite initial skepticism, the 1994 tournament drew record crowds and $50 million surplus, spurring MLS’s creation and innovations FIFA now copies worldwide.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Just look at Apple’s new product line that copies everything from the previous one, except the thickness.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Spoofing happens when a scammer copies someone’s social media profile, such as their name, photos and other details, to create a fake account that looks real.
—Marin Independent Journal, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Think about Nobu — everybody copies their rolls.
—Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
As Office alumni branched out, copies begat copies.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Typically said when someone copies a trend, latches onto a friend's obsession, or just teases in a playful way.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copies
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In 2019, Banksy created his own merchandising business named Off the Wall so the public could buy reproductions of his work.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the intersection of these meanings is a question about the intimate reproductions of culture, how it’s passed between mentor and mentee, parent and child.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The new simulator reproduces galactic cosmic rays using ion accelerators, giving researchers a powerful tool to study radiation exposure in deep space.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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The nuance and presence that the Nova Elite's carbon fiber reproduces across the full frequency range are noticeably better than those of the Nova Pro Wireless, which already sounds great.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whether or not life imitates art remains to be seen.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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Patagonia’s proprietary synthetic fill imitates down’s structure by spinning air-trapping microfilaments around a central fiber and requires fewer stabilizing seams and baffles than down.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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Faux-chrome hubcaps and brick outlines resembling fenders decorate the building’s skin; those giant gargoyles on the corners are overscale replicas of radiator-cap hood ornaments.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Mar. 2026
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In center field, Dodgers fans were greeted by oversize replicas of those trophies, the better for taking a selfie.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lerner gets plentiful mileage out of his novel’s title, which also connotes the transmission of culture (thought or speech to writing, sound to vinyl) or part of the process whereby DNA replicates.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Researchers at the University of Bristol have created a network of simple mechanical motors that replicates how human muscles respond to increasing load.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the site recommends a homemade mixture consisting of four parts water to one part sugar, which emulates the amount of sugar naturally found in nectar.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
22 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, anyone online can browse Epstein’s correspondence on Jmail, a site that emulates the experience of browsing his Gmail inbox.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In his songs, the Virginia rapper renders societal ills in high definition.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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The video, posted by Evolving AI on Instagram on March 24, renders the dogs’ real-life escape in a style reminiscent of a studio animation feature.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The woman repeats the test multiple times, switching to different alarm melodies each time—and the cat responds the same way on every attempt.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lerner’s voice is one that interrupts itself, repeats history, and reorders the world.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Copies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copies. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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