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
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as in copies
to make an exact likeness of
asked her stylist to copycat a hairstyle from the magazine
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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
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Recent Examples of copycats
Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The two horror classics were made five years apart (1973 and 1978), and launched a bloody string of sequels and copycats.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Often, when an AI clip proves successful, copycats emerge.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Magistrates will be under pressure to hand down tough sentences to deter copycats.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Plath, too, said they could be connected, or copycats who have observed the effectiveness of other heists.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Kirkland Signature The best part about Costco is, inarguably, Kirkland Signature, their line of countless copycats of popular food, decor, or fashion items.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
The $5 pastry prompted lengthy lines of people longing for a taste, as well as copycats and other Franken-foods.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The league, of course, is full of copycats, meaning that opposing offenses will clearly try to capitalize on the Miami’s inability to stop the run.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Novo Nordisk helped establish the market, but is losing market share to Eli Lilly and cheaper copycats and struggling to impress investors with its drug pipeline.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The two horror classics were made five years apart (1973 and 1978), and launched a bloody string of sequels and copycats.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025
Often, when an AI clip proves successful, copycats emerge.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Magistrates will be under pressure to hand down tough sentences to deter copycats.
—Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Plath, too, said they could be connected, or copycats who have observed the effectiveness of other heists.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Kirkland Signature The best part about Costco is, inarguably, Kirkland Signature, their line of countless copycats of popular food, decor, or fashion items.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
The $5 pastry prompted lengthy lines of people longing for a taste, as well as copycats and other Franken-foods.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
The league, of course, is full of copycats, meaning that opposing offenses will clearly try to capitalize on the Miami’s inability to stop the run.
—Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copycats
Noun
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This quickly became the world's best-selling pen and was soon followed by many imitators that sold in the billions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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McVay’s offense inspired imitators as his assistant coaches spread across the NFL over the next few seasons, and while new defensive schemes famously evolved to counter it, 11 personnel seemed a permanent fixture of a league hell-bent on passing.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
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Think about Nobu — everybody copies their rolls.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Kim Kardashian's case, art imitates life.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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For ultraminimalists, this simple coverlet from Parachute imitates the look of a quilt without the fill, delivers on the work of a good throw blanket, and makes for a perfect year-round bed linen on account of its weight.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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The account has already attracted over 63,000 followers, many of whom originally believed the cheerful residents were real.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The President’s message, circulated among his 11 million followers and beyond, stood in direct defiance of a court order from last week.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Using Australian wools, classic jean hues were used for the 100 pure wool fabrics — which the company said reproduces the style and look of traditional denim, enhanced by the softness, warmth and comfort that comes from using merino wools.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hawley even reproduces the kidnapping scene from the film, but with Dorothy as the intended kidnapee.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Developed with the biomaterials innovation company Bolt, the Goddess formulation emulates the properties of spider silk, which is known for its strength and flexibility.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Legion Space has come a long way and decently emulates a console experience.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That, too, had echoes of last season, when City, the reigning champions, lost their way completely after a promising start, winning just one match out of 13 in all competitions between late October and late December.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ditto the echoes of The Civil War, also examining a battle that pit brother against brother, and The Vietnam War, in which America became the occupying imperial force failing to understand or successfully combat a domestic insurgence.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Whether or not, Combs’ appeal replicates his string of unsuccessful $50 million bail efforts, or proves a Get Outta Jail card remains to be seen.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The site replicates what’s found on the app.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Copycats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copycats. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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