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copycat

[kop-ee-kat] / ˈkɒp iˌkæt /
NOUN
someone who copies
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The sudden popularity of "Fruit Love Island" has spawned many fake TikTok accounts publishing copycat episodes, while some of the original clips appear to have been removed from the platform.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The immunotherapy accounts for nearly half of total Merck sales but is due to lose U.S. patent protection in 2028, exposing it to lower-cost copycat competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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

“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

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