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knockoff

[nok-awf, -of] / ˈnɒkˌɔf, -ˌɒf /


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Sounds like something from a knockoff episode of “Black Mirror,” right?

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

But sales of knockoff merchandise are still surging, as the soaring cost of tickets and official products has fuelled demand for cheaper alternatives.

From Barron's Jun. 6, 2026

“Everyone sends me photos of knockoff ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dolls from across the border,” Jimenez says laughing.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2026

Estée Lauder EL 2.32%increase; green up pointing triangle has filed a lawsuit against Walmart WMT -1.80%decrease; red down pointing triangle alleging the retailer sold knockoff versions of some of cosmetics company’s fragrances and skin-care products.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 11, 2026

It's kind of bootleg fancy, like a knockoff Louis Vuitton bag.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

If a judge issues an injunction, law enforcement can seize knockoffs outside shows, and sellers can be summoned to court.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

In this way, the government's crackdown on affordable knockoffs threatens to lock many local customers out of the market.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

And then, Felix goes deep on one of his favorite topics: why knockoffs aren’t so bad.

From Slate Feb. 14, 2026

Novo said at the time it had concerns about the safety of the knockoff versions, and that Hims & Hers’s marketing of such knockoffs put patient safety at risk.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

Their shirts were knockoffs from South Africa or Mozambique.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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