Synonyms of copying

copying

verb

present participle of copy

1

as in reproducing

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

• reproducing
• rendering
• replicating
• imitating
• duplicating
• cloning
• reconstructing
• copycatting
• simulating
• reduplicating
• forging
• counterfeiting
• mimicking
• faking
• ripping off
• re-creating
• knocking off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• originating
• creating
• initiating
• imagining
• inventing

2

as in imitating

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

• imitating
• emulating
• repeating
• mimicking
• aping
• mocking
• miming
• parodying
• copycatting
• performing
• echoing
• playing
• caricaturing
• lampooning
• burlesquing
• impersonating
• travestying
• dittoing
• pantomiming
• reechoing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of copying

The Hamour and Lemon Mint pairing is more compelling because the drink responds directly to the food rather than copying the shape of a familiar cocktail. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

While copying the last testament of his predecessor—which warned of the dire need for a strong military—the young Dalai Lama discovered that corrupt officials were embezzling army funds. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

On top of all this, the printer's interface is easy to understand, with a two-line LCD, simple buttons, and a number pad for tasks such as printer settings, copying documents, and sending faxes. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

By copying texts, the monk incorporated the words, absorbing them in a process akin to that described by the Greek rhetorician Quintilian, who emphasized internalizing classical texts as a foundation for oratory and writing. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

The system for copying parts of the genome into RNA for protein production comes from a virus called T7. — ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

In 1822, Thomas Blanchard’s copying lathe automated the shaping of gunstocks. — Guru Madhavan, IEEE Spectrum, 29 June 2026

There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 27 June 2026

The county is simply copying the city’s playbook toward a similar budget crisis. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026