as in reproduction
something that is made to look exactly like something else
a copy of the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware"
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as in to reproduce
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 to imitate
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 copy
William Roberson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
By 1981, more than 2.5 million copies had been printed in Russian, and the books were translated into other languages of the Eastern Bloc.
—Christin Bohnke, JSTOR Daily, 5 Mar. 2025
Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Elon Musk’s cost-cutting campaign has stoked fears about the data itself: that sensitive records might be mishandled, copied, leaked or lost.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The price per copy is $110,000, but buyers will be getting a highly specialized - and uniquely powerful - motorcycle that can hustle around a racetrack but still coddle the rider on a weekend getaway.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
By 1981, more than 2.5 million copies had been printed in Russian, and the books were translated into other languages of the Eastern Bloc.
—Christin Bohnke, JSTOR Daily, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Other right-wing figures have copied the gesture in reference to Musk, including conservative political strategist Steve Bannon.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Elon Musk’s cost-cutting campaign has stoked fears about the data itself: that sensitive records might be mishandled, copied, leaked or lost.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
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That means these sharks may be investing less energy in reproduction, potentially leading to fewer successful pregnancies.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But the science of menopause is considerably more recent, dating to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when physicians in Europe began to research the effects of chemicals secreted by the body which control reproduction.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The graphic, mod-looking wallpaper is a pattern dating from 1810 and reproduced by Adelphi Paper Hangings.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Gone were the regal ceremony and traditionalism, replaced by a humility intended to imitate Christ’s poverty.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Xi has no reason to imitate Putin’s reckless break with Europe and the United States.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek's analysis of Google Earth imagery shows that construction of the replica compound began sometime between mid-October and early November 2014.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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By bringing these artwork replicas to Little Haiti, the organizers hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for Haiti’s contributions to the global cultural landscape.—
Jonel Juste,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Knicks wanted to replicate the success Minnesota’s league-best defense found pairing Towns with a true defensive anchor in Rudy Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Focus On Replicating Human Problem-Solving Methods To combat AI bias, companies should focus on training AI systems to understand and replicate human problem-solving methods.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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So, does this mean his approach is worth emulating in corporate life?—
Greg Orme,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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His approach was to emulate the spirit of i-D Magazine and its founder Terry Jones, who set up the title in 1980.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Despite this frustrating flaw, the software can render a fairly accurate design for those who want an overhead landscape plan of their garden.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Private fears become public and Gaines sharply renders the stress of Clay’s twoness.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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By late summer, the process was complete, but Chinese officials discovered that six claims had been inadvertently repeated.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The song captures the bittersweet pain of letting go when love still lingers but staying would mean repeating the same mistakes.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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