knockoffs

noun

plural of knockoff
as in copycats

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockoffs
  1. copycats
  2. counterfeits
  3. reproductions
  4. forgeries
  5. fakes
  6. copies
Noun
  • 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
Definition of copycats
Noun
  • The European Commission previously said AliExpress breached its obligations under the DSA, which required it to diligently assess and mitigate the risks of counterfeits.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Masherah also emphasized keeping Jordan with Upper Deck provides collectors a safe place to acquire authenticated Jordan autographed memorabilia when there are so many fakes and counterfeits floating around.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of counterfeits
Noun
  • Knowing what to look for and paying attention to common red flags that may indicate reproductions is key to scoring genuine treasures.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
  • While reproductions can be excellent options, there should be a different price point.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of reproductions
Noun
  • Reports of guns, faked voter registration documents, gift card payments for forgeries.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 17 July 2026
  • Detectives later ruled that the note and paperwork were likely forgeries.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of forgeries
Noun
  • In this case, as staff eventually discovered, the box had been returned – but the books themselves had been replaced with fakes.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • Some of the manuscripts were never returned, while others were replaced with fakes.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of fakes
Noun
  • Fort Worth police did not immediately provide copies of affidavits supporting the suspects’ arrests.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • Her works have been translated into over 25 languages and sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Definition of copies
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“Knockoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockoffs. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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