copycatting

verb

Definition of copycattingnext
present participle of copycat
1
as in copying
to make an exact likeness of asked her stylist to copycat a hairstyle from the magazine

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2
as in imitating
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior a performer who slavishly copycats another never rises to the level of true stardom

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copycatting
  1. copying
  2. imitating
  3. emulating
  4. replicating
  5. rendering
Verb
  • This isn’t like an AI model that was trained on watching other people’s films, and is just copying that.
    Denise Quan, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Russian war against Ukraine has been equally cruel and equally lawless, in many instances copying tactics used in Syria.
    Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of copying
Verb
  • Knightley said, before imitating her daughter shunning her from the dance floor at the disco.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • For Demi Moore, life is imitating art.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of imitating
Verb
  • Interpublic shares jumped 11% on the news, while Omnicom stock slid 7%, with the moves emulating the classic pattern of a merger.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
  • My work is centered on emulating nature's processes to develop permanent solutions for CO2 conversion and storage.
    Sahit Muja, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of emulating
Verb
  • As the company has been able to expand its product line and shipping capabilities through e-commerce developments, the team has remained focused on replicating the in-store customer experience.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Working with the hair, makeup and costume departments required some heavy lifting – more than just replicating the source material.
    Scott Huver, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of replicating
Verb
  • Nvidia got a jump on its rivals by realizing that its chips, initially made for rendering graphics, happened to be perfectly suited for training neural networks, the programs that underpin modern AI.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • So while traces of the virus’ genetic material can still be found, the machinery of the virus is unable to replicate, rendering it harmless, Lucey said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of rendering
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copycatting

copyedit

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“Copycatting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copycatting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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