Thesaurus results for COPYIST

copyist

noun

ˈkä-pē-ist

Definition of copyist

as in imitator

a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way she prides herself on being an innovator in fashion, and not a mere copyist

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as in scribe

one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts some scholars argue that the vexing passage reflects a misreading of the text by an early copyist

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Recent Examples of copyist Copying is part of a long tradition in art history, especially at the Louvre, which has maintained a copyists’ bureau since its founding in 1793. — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025 The watercolor was recently rejected by specialists in 2020, who believe the copyist worked from a photograph of the work that was first published in 1904. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024 In an effort to thwart copyists, together these purist designers showed after the scheduled Fashion Week—and this was back when editors were still sailing to Paris from New York. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023 But her intention has been to draw inspiration and insight from each, without being a copyist. — Jon Garelick, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Nov. 2022 Grishman is a music copyist for Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional theater, who works closely with composers, orchestrators and players. — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2022

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Noun

No wonder More had so many imitators, who set about busily redrawing their own maps of the world.

— Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026
That’s because success begets imitators eager to compete away profits.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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Microdrama actors have become celebrities in their own right with millions of followers on social media platforms.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
In 1982, walking through a terminal at Newark International Airport in New Jersey, the Kissingers were accosted by Ellen Kaplan, a follower of Lyndon LaRouche, a cult leader with both Marxist and right-wing associations.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

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The echoes were happening much further away from me, while the humidity was less intense given the expanse of the huge facility.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The report’s overall findings echo trends revealed from several other surveys showing consumers turning to AI for help—especially to find deals—and starting their holiday shopping earlier.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

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