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

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

Across the region, law enforcement officials are trying to head off copycats of the Newport event over concerns of possible theft, vandalism and violence. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Over the past year, a wave of Strategy copycats have stuffed public companies with crypto in a bid to lift their share prices, but that trade has largely lost steam. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Billionaire Michael Saylor developed the playbook at his company, Strategy, which built a stockpile, exploded in value and spawned more than 200 copycats. — Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

His pizza is, indeed, extraordinary, particularly the spicy Star Luca with ricotta filling its points, which launched any number of copycats. — Connie Ogle june 30, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Apollo’s early-2010s bet on its insurer Athene spawned a decade of copycats, and over the past few years most big alternative asset managers have either bought a life-insurance company or launched dedicated businesses to manage their money. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 June 2026

The film spawned a host of copycats, but that's not surprising given its incredible success, including an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026