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
Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The book and its series have sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Ashwell and other advocates said that is a high hurdle for many people, some of whom don’t have the money to get copies of the documents, or were born in other states decades ago and may never have been issued birth certificates.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
The corporate stores, with their forest-green signs and scratchboard illustrations of famous authors, used to be cookie-cutter copies of one another.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
In New York, the waiting period for certified copies is four months, the state said.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
But by January, draft copies of the order obtained in a records request by WLRN indicate recommendations from environmentalists have yet to be incorporated.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The project went on to sell more than 10 million copies.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
Back at Talk Books, the editor, Jonathan Burnham, found Artemis Fowl, which sold 21 million copies.
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 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
The story of a secret agent confronted with duplicity and bureaucracy from his own side while investigating a Soviet kidnap ring, it was published in 1962 and went on to sell millions of copies.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The book and its series have sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Ashwell and other advocates said that is a high hurdle for many people, some of whom don’t have the money to get copies of the documents, or were born in other states decades ago and may never have been issued birth certificates.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
The corporate stores, with their forest-green signs and scratchboard illustrations of famous authors, used to be cookie-cutter copies of one another.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
In New York, the waiting period for certified copies is four months, the state said.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
But by January, draft copies of the order obtained in a records request by WLRN indicate recommendations from environmentalists have yet to be incorporated.
—Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The project went on to sell more than 10 million copies.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
Back at Talk Books, the editor, Jonathan Burnham, found Artemis Fowl, which sold 21 million copies.
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 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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The store’s display of wooden German pieces, for example, are reproductions of a line of German ornaments from the late 1920s.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Several fireplaces date back to Colcord’s time, while others, such as the living room hearth, were sourced from a London maker specializing in vintage reproductions.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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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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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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Its rules stipulate that consent from performers must be given for the use of digital replicas.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The union was successful in 2023 in establishing robust protections over the use of AI replicas.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And another entire quilt replicates an ad for Pickaninny Brand produce.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The cutting-edge technology replicates an authentic vintage look while opening up limitless creative possibilities—from natural 3D textures and effects to custom damages, lettering, and imagery.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 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.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
18 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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The film, based on a true story that became a media sensation in the '80s, never renders a definitive judgment on von Bülow (who was acquitted in court), leaving him an indelible enigma that Irons teases but never tells.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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An unnoticed protrusion on the floor she’s dragged across renders her injury considerably worse, turning temporary acute discomfort into a real medical emergency.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Once the layer is bombarded with UV light and solidifies, the process repeats until the screen is 20 layers thick.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Then the chest contracts and the process repeats in reverse.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Copies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copies. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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