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
Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
During the same tracking period, Ride the Lightning sold a little more than 2,300 copies.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
This self-aggrandizing aria found a large audience, selling more than 100,000 copies in its first week and topping the charts on Amazon.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026
Waldseemüller published a thousand copies of his map in 1507.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Titles with a strong focus on comics, manga and webtoon production developed by The Orangery have been published in more than 25 countries, reaching sales of over 3 million copies, according to a WME statement.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma Voice and its parent organization have sued the state Department of Transportation to obtain unredacted and complete copies of the agency’s flight logs.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 16 Jan. 2026
Electronic copies are not accepted.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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
This is the new incarnation of an old refrain, once expressed as the claim that China simply copies everything.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
David Guterson is the author of thirteen books, including the PEN/Faulkner Award winner Snow Falling on Cedars, which was made into a major motion picture, translated into twenty–five languages, and has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide.
—Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
During the same tracking period, Ride the Lightning sold a little more than 2,300 copies.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
This self-aggrandizing aria found a large audience, selling more than 100,000 copies in its first week and topping the charts on Amazon.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026
Waldseemüller published a thousand copies of his map in 1507.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
Titles with a strong focus on comics, manga and webtoon production developed by The Orangery have been published in more than 25 countries, reaching sales of over 3 million copies, according to a WME statement.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Oklahoma Voice and its parent organization have sued the state Department of Transportation to obtain unredacted and complete copies of the agency’s flight logs.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 16 Jan. 2026
Electronic copies are not accepted.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
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
This is the new incarnation of an old refrain, once expressed as the claim that China simply copies everything.
—Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copies
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Canvases by Norwegian painter Tyra Tingleff incorporated reproductions of the infamous photos of a nude Le Corbusier, brush in hand.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Starting January 1, all LV boutiques worldwide will display reproductions of the original monogram patent and the historic wooden monogram stamp in their windows.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2025
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EagleMania not just reproduces the music of the famous rock band with their five-part harmony and guitar work but captures their distinct sound.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Jan. 2026
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So little is known about how the fish reproduces that no one has been able to successfully breed them in captivity.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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The layered neckline, with the bust peeking out from behind, imitates this season's hottest red carpet trend, the semi-visible bra.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Its light imitates an actual sunrise, gradually going from red to bright white.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Jan. 2026
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For the semiquincentennial celebrations, there will be replicas displayed across Philadelphia and around the state.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The ascent takes about an hour, and venders along the way sell religious images and replicas of the cross, as well as roasted corn and Inca Kola.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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The placebo treatment replicates every aspect of SAINT except for the magnetic field fully entering the patient’s brain, Bentzley explained.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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One is called the BEAST, which is a traction testing device that replicates the movements of an NFL player.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Dec. 2025
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This rustic buffet cabinet from The Pioneer Woman’s Walmart collection emulates this traditional furniture piece with a few modernized updates.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Everything from the stunning lighting design (courtesy of Justin Townsend) to Groff's crooning vocals emulates a '50s night club.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Nov. 2025
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The device features an 8-inch curved OLED display that renders a holographic 3D companion designed to simulate emotional intimacy.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The show cars are life-size, real chassis that have been built to mirror the FIA/F1 renders, which teams can purchase to place in their factories, for hospitality events or use at the forthcoming launch events.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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This pattern repeats elsewhere but with different outcomes.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The film observes how power repeats itself, taking different shapes yet following the same logic.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Copies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copies. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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