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copycat

[kop-ee-kat] / ˈkɒp iˌkæt /
NOUN
someone who copies
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New York and Hawaii have now introduced copycat legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s a wake-up call to the art world that the Louvre incident might have spawned a wave of copycat thefts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Dozens of copycat accounts have begun producing similar content and collectively they have racked up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram Reels.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Hims stock began rising sharply at the start of 2025 as the company moved to capitalize on the demand for weight-loss drugs by selling copycat versions of FDA-approved products online.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

John followed up like a bratty little sister playing copycat.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds