KNOCKOFFS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

knockoffs

noun

plural of knockoff

as in copycats

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Noun

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

Definition of copycats

Noun

Luxus focuses on pristine-condition assets with clear provenance, reducing risks associated with counterfeits and quality degradation.

— Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Unprosecuted crimes against the public — such as the widespread sale of 78-cent postage stamps for 19 cents to 59 cents, rolls of 100, counterfeits all, for years online.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Definition of counterfeits

Noun

Just know that some logo buttons are genuine, some are replacements and some are reproductions, so authentication matters.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Choi notably collaborated with the institution’s Learning and Engagement department on its Find Art Here program, which brought reproductions of works held in the museum’s collection to schools and libraries throughout Harlem.

— News Desk, Artforum, 23 June 2026

Definition of reproductions

Noun

Federal law strictly prohibits the publication of nonconsensual intimate imagery, including digital forgeries, and most states have passed criminal laws.

— Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
His work was the subject of many forgeries, but Naranjo showed them grace.

— Sarah Moreno May 22, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026

Definition of forgeries

Noun

The model can spot obvious fakes, but Fleek also runs quality-check centers in Karachi and Delhi that inspect items from brands and categories its data has flagged as frequently counterfeited.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 July 2026
Deep fakes are the new norm, and their spread is being done automatically.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Definition of fakes

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