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, 2 Feb. 2026
At that time, McVay was looking for fresh ideas that could evolve his offense after many others had adopted copies of it around the league.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The facility was missing copies of all food handler cards.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Gold and diamond With the rise of streaming and decline in sales of physical copies, the recording industry has modified its criteria for gold record status.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Important Documents and Contacts Make sure to bring trip itineraries, flight and hotel information, and copies of documentation with you.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The copies were then read at town gatherings and posted in public forums to raise awareness of their cause and win people over to the idea of breaking away from Britain.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Since publication, the book has sold close to two million copies in 40+ territories and has been on the NYT list for 29 weeks.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Bryan collects his fourth top 10 as his latest debuts with a little more than 6,300 copies sold.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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
The book went into multiple printings and eventually sold over 40,000 copies in its first year, so I was disappointed when the decision was made to repackage it for the paperback edition.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
At that time, McVay was looking for fresh ideas that could evolve his offense after many others had adopted copies of it around the league.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The facility was missing copies of all food handler cards.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Gold and diamond With the rise of streaming and decline in sales of physical copies, the recording industry has modified its criteria for gold record status.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Important Documents and Contacts Make sure to bring trip itineraries, flight and hotel information, and copies of documentation with you.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The copies were then read at town gatherings and posted in public forums to raise awareness of their cause and win people over to the idea of breaking away from Britain.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
Since publication, the book has sold close to two million copies in 40+ territories and has been on the NYT list for 29 weeks.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Bryan collects his fourth top 10 as his latest debuts with a little more than 6,300 copies sold.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 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
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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The images captured by bystanders and immigration agents were reminiscent of the lynching postcards that white spectators once bought and traded — reproductions of retributive violence, tailor-made to titillate and intimidate.—
Tressie McMillan Cottom,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Midcentury Furniture Keep an eye out for name-brand midcentury furniture—it can sometimes get lost amongst all the cheap reproductions.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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One ecosystem reproduces itself through procedure; the other through attention.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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And, because life sometimes imitates art, Williams and Storrie are heading to the Olympics.—
Anna Zucca,
Vanity Fair,
23 Jan. 2026
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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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Within its walls lies a complete world with its own medical facilities, a cinema, shops, and large replicas of iconic monuments, including the Taj Mahal and the Eiffel Tower.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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From stunt regulations to AI protections around digital replicas, the SAG-AFTRA union negotiates minimum rates, residuals, health and pension plans, and safety standards among other issues.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
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The platform replicates acceleration, braking, pitching, and cornering precisely.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Its on-site Emirates hospitality suite replicates the interior of an A380 and serves some of the best cocktails at the tournament.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Developed with the biomaterials innovation company Bolt, the formulation emulates the properties of spider silk, which is known for its strength and flexibility.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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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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When cooked from frozen, the fat renders gradually for even browning.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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The directive, contained in a memo obtained by the New York Times, reverses long-standing ICE policy and effectively renders the warrant requirement itself empty.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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An engineer specifies every movement and the machine repeats those motions indefinitely.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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If this experience repeats itself a few times, the chance of a streamer losing that subscriber goes up substantially.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Copies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copies. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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