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

The books has been sold into 19 territories and sold almost 1 million copies. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

The former counts album purchases across eligible formats, while the latter focuses specifically on people buying physical copies, like vinyl and CD. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Audiobook versions of Weir’s novels have sold over 7 million copies on Audible to date. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Teacher Raquel Chacon put out copies of Algebra 1 workbooks for each of her seventh-graders. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

The Dallergut Dream Department Store books lead the charts in Korea, and have sold around 2 million copies in over 20 territories worldwide. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Cansler’s attorneys requested the documents from LivaNova, and the company sent them copies on May 12 but did not file them as supplemental discovery material in the case. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

These 2026 debuts are everywhere, especially the tradwife satire by Caro Claire Burke, which has sold more than a million copies since its April release. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

To celebrate the release of The Five-Star Weekend on Peacock last month, Little Free Library dropped off copies of Elin Hilderbrand‘s 2023 novel around Nantucket, where the book takes place. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

Still, those details deserve more attention when a new site also copies campaign branding or asks for money. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 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

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