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
  • 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
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
  • There’s a section dedicated to coffee makers of many sizes and colors; reproductions of El Morro castle with a small slot for a paper roll that tells the story of the fortress; and maracas made in Cuba by artisans.
    — Sarah Moreno August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For Schlanzky, at least, reproductions aren’t much of a solution.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 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
  • Trump’s improbable rise to political dominance, which polls failed to register in the lead-up to the 2016 election, is a clear testament to that reality, and now Michigan has shown how similar head fakes can occur on the left.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fakes
Noun
  • The books has been sold into 19 territories and sold almost 1 million copies.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The former counts album purchases across eligible formats, while the latter focuses specifically on people buying physical copies, like vinyl and CD.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of copies
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“Knockoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockoffs. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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