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copycat

[kop-ee-kat] / ˈkɒp iˌkæt /
NOUN
someone who copies
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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

The immunotherapy accounts for nearly half of total Merck sales but is due to lose U.S. patent protection in 2028, exposing it to lower-cost copycat competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Dozens of copycat accounts have begun producing similar content and collectively they have racked up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram Reels.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

“It’s a copycat industry — I definitely think others will follow,” said Ted Rossman, a senior industry analyst at Bankrate.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

John followed up like a bratty little sister playing copycat.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds