copycat

Example Sentences

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The toy’s sudden popularity created scarcity, driving up prices on resale sites and leading to copycat products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Howe returned to the U.S., broke and unemployed, only to discover that copycat lock-stitch sewing machines had become extremely popular.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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

In early February, Novo Nordisk vowed legal against US chain Hims & Hers for offering a copycat of the new pill version of Wegovy.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

John followed up like a bratty little sister playing copycat.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds