Synonyms of copycats

copycats 1 of 2

noun

plural of copycat

as in imitators

a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way

every rock singer who makes it big soon has a whole cluster of copycats

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitators
• followers
• echoes
• wannabes
• copyists
• rubber stamps
• parrots
• apers
• impressionists
• apes
• mimics
• impersonators
• emulators

copycats

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of copycat

1

as in copies

to make an exact likeness of

asked her stylist to copycat a hairstyle from the magazine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• copies
• reproduces
• replicates
• clones
• renders
• imitates
• duplicates
• reduplicates
• counterfeits
• fakes
• reconstructs
• simulates
• mimics
• rips off
• forges
• knocks off
• re-creates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originates
• creates
• imagines
• initiates
• invents

2

as in imitates

to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior

a performer who slavishly copycats another never rises to the level of true stardom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• copies
• imitates
• emulates
• parodies
• repeats
• apes
• mimes
• mimics
• mocks
• echoes
• caricatures
• travesties
• burlesques
• plays
• performs
• dittos
• lampoons
• impersonates
• pantomimes
• reechos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of copycats

Noun

Successful brands such as Buc-ee’s, for example, can create customer familiarity that might spur copycats looking for shortcuts to gain market share. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

The success that the Canadiens, Wild, Senators, Mammoth and Hurricanes have enjoyed with those above deals has, understandably, created some copycats. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The show was a phenomenon that continues to inspire copycats and parodies; Hansen emerged as an icon for some, and a meme for others. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Children are born copycats and seeing parents using the toilet can inspire them to do the same. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Krasner warned potential copycats who were thinking of imitating Hughes' behavior. — Kelsie Cairns , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

That takedown involved the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment and Egyptian authorities; GCI's report says the brand and its copycats rebuilt their audience during the World Cup. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Not only would the ’70s see a precipitous rise of in the number of Hollywood sequels, but any film that managed to cut through the zeitgeist gave birth to handfuls of quick, formulaic, often cheaply made, copycats. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

Many are blatant copycats of existing titles, seemingly intended to trick readers into buying them. — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 July 2026