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

With over 6 million copies in print, Ace’s editions of the series have landed on the New York Times bestseller list for a total of 115+ weeks. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Anthropic also purchased millions of print copies in bulk, stripped the books’ bindings and made scanned digital copies that were used to train Claude. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Yarros’ Empyrean romantasy books have already sold more than 30 million copies. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

And with Williams’ involvement, physical copies of the source material rapidly sold out online. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

The extra copies, the flips, the rearrangements that today drift through prenatal reports are not noise. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The launch last week follows a court victory for Nordisk against local compounding pharmacies making unauthorized copies. — semafor.com, 20 July 2026

One of them was Emily Henry, whose six books have sold 12 million copies. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The Star-Telegram also requested copies of Davis’ unredacted invoices from Grapevine-Colleyville last year. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Verb

The malware then copies itself into the Mac's Library cache folder. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 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