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

Fort Worth police did not immediately provide copies of affidavits supporting the suspects’ arrests. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Her works have been translated into over 25 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 July 2026

The 1958 release was a Top 20 hit that eventually sold more than 1 million copies and was covered by Janis Joplin and the Three Degrees, among others. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

Private airplanes dropped copies of Harding’s proclamation, but neither side complied. — Elijah Tanall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

The Athletic reviewed advance copies of the first two episodes. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026

The film marks the newest adaptation from Todd, who is most recognized for the After series, which were adapted for feature films and has sold over 12 million copies worldwide. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

Under that process, employers examine copies of the employee's documents during a live video interaction and never physically possess the original identification document. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 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

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