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copycat

[kop-ee-kat] / ˈkɒp iˌkæt /
NOUN
someone who copies
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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

“It’s a copycat industry — I definitely think others will follow,” said Ted Rossman, a senior industry analyst at Bankrate.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

“FDA will take swift action against companies mass-marketing illegal copycat drugs, claiming they are similar to FDA-approved products,” Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said on social media.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Sandi also raises her hand like a copycat and tells Yoyo and Fifi to raise their hands too.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez