Synonyms of copies

copies 1 of 2

noun

plural of copy

as in reproductions

something that is made to look exactly like something else

a copy of the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reproductions
• replicas
• versions
• imitations
• duplicates
• facsimiles
• clones
• replications
• dupes
• carbon copies
• duplications
• carbons
• mocks
• dummies
• reduplications
• prints
• simulations
• reconstructions
• forgeries
• counterfeits
• miniatures
• knockoffs
• rubber stamps
• shadows
• fakes
• images
• impressions
• likenesses
• mock-ups
• phonies
• reincarnations
• imprints
• spares
• approximations
• rip-offs
• semblances
• re-creations
• shams
• extras
• reserves

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originals
• prototypes
• archetypes

copies

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of copy

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reproduces
• replicates
• renders
• duplicates
• clones
• imitates
• reconstructs
• copycats
• reduplicates
• counterfeits
• simulates
• forges
• rips off
• fakes
• mimics
• knocks off
• re-creates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originates
• creates
• initiates
• imagines
• invents

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitates
• emulates
• repeats
• parodies
• mocks
• mimes
• mimics
• apes
• echoes
• plays
• copycats
• performs
• caricatures
• dittos
• burlesques
• lampoons
• travesties
• pantomimes
• reechos
• impersonates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of copies

Noun

After Williams was announced among the cast of the show, copies of Sandler’s original Yaga play disappeared from book shelves and the Amazon digital retailer. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026

Mammalian vaults contain 78 copies of a major protein arranged into two symmetrical halves. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

For Nafousi, having sold two million copies of her book, 12,000 starting units felt relatively modest by comparison, but surplus stock and resulting production delays quickly became an issue. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

In Japan, each of &Team’s last four releases has sold a million copies, and the group played its first solo dome show, at Belluna Dome. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Kishimoto’s manga has sold more than 250 million copies across over 60 countries and territories, growing into a multibillion-dollar franchise. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Naruto sold more than 250 million copies across over 60 countries and territories, growing into a multibillion-dollar franchise. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026

Printing options include double-sided pages, booklets, grayscale, and copies with comments. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Many stores don’t even get many physical copies anymore, and console companies encourage fans to preorder digitally to receive the game a few days in advance. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Verb

Check what a website actually copies A website's Copy button can place different text on your clipboard than what appears on the page. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Someone else copies them for free and undercuts their pricing before the training run has even paid back. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

This rapid method copies the parasite’s genetic material until there’s enough to detect, rather than trying to grow the organism. — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

In that case, an election official copies a voter's selections from a defective ballot onto a new ballot that can be scanned in the voting machine. — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026

On a party count, that is 4-3 for the Dems and the one-for-you, one-for-me bipartisan staffing copies the Board of Elections. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026

Every time the virus copies itself inside a cell, its genetic material mutates. — Kyle B. Enfield, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2026

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