COPIES Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

copies 1 of 2

noun

plural of copy

as in reproductions

something that is made to look exactly like something else a copy of the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware"

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verb

present tense third-person singular of copy

as in reproduces

to make an exact likeness of for the movie, set designers copied the Oval Office in the White House down to the smallest detail

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as in imitates

to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior she shamelessly copies her idol's hairstyle and fashion choices

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Recent Examples of copies

Noun

The plan was announced during a rally outside the 185-unit Oglesby Towers on Wednesday morning, with some holding up copies of their rent bills. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 There your messages will replicate for centuries to come, and several copies will probably survive for as long as life endures on Earth. — Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026 The book would eventually sell more than 8 million copies, win a National Book Award, a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation and an NAACP Spingarn Medal. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The Washington Examiner reached out to the Census Bureau for copies of its review. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026 The Kingdom Hearts series has sold 39 million copies by last count, and that will dramatically increase when the fourth game is out. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Shortly after, parents and employees were no longer able to find copies of some of these books on the public-facing, book-search system, these critics told The Times in early 2024. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Also known for her bestselling Throne of Glass series, Maas’ works have sold more than 85 million copies in English, according to Maas’ publicists. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 The books has been sold into 19 territories and sold almost 1 million copies. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

Still, those details deserve more attention when a new site also copies campaign branding or asks for money. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 This rapid method copies the parasite’s genetic material until there’s enough to detect, rather than trying to grow the organism. — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 In that case, an election official copies a voter's selections from a defective ballot onto a new ballot that can be scanned in the voting machine. — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026 On a party count, that is 4-3 for the Dems and the one-for-you, one-for-me bipartisan staffing copies the Board of Elections. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 Every time the virus copies itself inside a cell, its genetic material mutates. — Kyle B. Enfield, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2026 By practicing on a model that copies heart circulation and contraction, doctors can improve their technique for complex valve repairs before surgery. — Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026 From about 2011 to 2014, Gates emails Epstein directly, and often one of the pair copies Cohen or Nikolic. — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026 Despite initial skepticism, the 1994 tournament drew record crowds and $50 million surplus, spurring MLS’s creation and innovations FIFA now copies worldwide. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for copies

Noun

The widely available listings are reproductions, not salvaged restaurant fixtures.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Modern reproductions and vintage Tiffany lamps for sale through dealers and online marketplaces let homeowners borrow the color, warm glow and statement-making quality of Tiffany without owning an authentic Tiffany Studios piece.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reproductions

Verb

Balsam Hill achieves the life-like branches using its signature True Needle technology that reproduces the texture and shade variation found on natural trees.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
The jumping cholla is a cactus that reproduces via the spread of clones.

— Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of reproduces

Noun

The leading men were outfitted with head-turning wigs and conspicuous facial hair, as well as spot-on replicas of the group's Tommy Nutter suits and denim ensembles.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
As this report revealed, the Abu Dhabi Potter land is expected to be the only one worldwide with replicas of both Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of replicas

Verb

Gone are the large crown sidewalls from James’ last model, but a new carbon fiber midfoot shank replicates the center of the shape in smaller fashion.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
This pair from Susanny replicates the look with tie straps and a square toe.

— Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of replicates

Verb

For effortless elegance and the ease of denim, check out pieces such as the High Rise Straight Jean, a shape that never goes out of style, or the Boyfriend Shirt that takes the classic white button-down and renders it in relaxed fit, 100% cotton.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Both were deemed not for sale earlier in the window, but Arsenal are waiting to see if the market renders one available.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of renders

Verb

Amy Bos, who handles government affairs for the trade group, said California’s bill repeats what NetChoice sees as a bad pattern of taking decisions out of the hands of parents and potentially running afoul of the First Amendment.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
The behavior repeats or has a strong chance of being repeated.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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