knockoff

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

“Final thoughts,” he tells any young man watching, “Just get any cheap knockoff cologne, use crystals, try taking a shower, I don’t know.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 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

Novo Nordisk’s lawsuit alleges Hims & Hers is marketing unapproved knockoff versions of weight-loss medications, endangering patients.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

It’s a good thing I went with him, though, because he would’ve paid double the price for the name-brand tools, rather than the knockoff versions I found for him for half the price.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam