slavishly copy

Frequency: 4.50.9 per million words

To imitate or reproduce something exactly, without any originality or critical thought.

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Examples (10)

  • He tends to slavishly copy the style of his predecessors.
  • Avoid slavishly copying others; find your own voice.
  • The student was accused of slavishly copying the essay from the internet.
  • It's important not to slavishly copy trends without considering if they suit you.
  • Some artists slavishly copy famous works to learn technique.
  • She warned her team against slavishly copying the competitor's marketing strategy.
  • The software allows users to slavishly copy files from one directory to another.
  • He was criticized for slavishly copying his mentor's every move.
  • Don't slavishly copy the instructions; try to understand the underlying principles.
  • In the early stages of learning, it's natural to slavishly copy examples.