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: marked by similarity to or by adoption of successful or persuasive policies or practices used or promoted by another person or entity
… a growing trend of me-too tax schemes.—
Nanette Byrnes et al.
Nanette Byrnes et al.The bill is a me-too version of what already exists on the federal level …—Hugh Drummond
Hugh DrummondFaced with the tedium of me-too panel discussions, candidates have created their own exhibition season.—Walter Shapiro
Walter Shapiro2
: similar or identical to an established product (such as a drug) with no significant advantage over it
… a legion of me-too wines with similar price tags …—Harvey Steiman
Harvey SteimanAt a recent meeting she argued against trying to undercut truck competitors with cheaper me-too engines.—Joann Muller
Joann MullerThe great majority of "new" drugs are not new at all but merely variations of older drugs already on the market. These are called "me-too" drugs. The idea is to grab a share of an established, lucrative market by producing something very similar to a top-selling drug.—Marcia Angell
Marcia Angell
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or #MeToo
or less commonly MeToo
: a movement calling attention to the frequency with which primarily women and girls experience sexual assault and harassment
In many ways, the original purpose of Me Too was achieved. It sent a message to survivors of sexual assault and harassment: you're not alone, these experiences are not anomalies, cases of individual bad luck, or the result of some misbehaviour or mistake on your part.—Caitlin Logan
Caitlin LoganBecause of #MeToo, more people are talking about sexual assault and wondering how they can address it in their workplace beyond just a policy on the books, [Gina] Scaramella said.—Kristin Toussaint
Kristin ToussaintThe #MeToo movement put a powerful spotlight on the sexual abuse and harassment women have been suffering under for ages …—Shay Maunz
Shay MaunzPaige Meltzer, the director of the Women's Center at Wake Forest University, said the "Me Too" campaign has united men and women in the uphill battle against sexual assault and changing societal mentalities.—Jenny Drabble
Jenny DrabbleThree years later, [Louisette] Geiss and producer Howard Kagan are shepherding to the stage a new musical based on Geiss's story and the accounts of two dozen other MeToo survivors.—Christopher Wallenberg
Christopher WallenbergTarana Burke founded MeToo more than a decade ago, in response to sexual violence that was endemic in her community.—Sky News
Sky NewsNote: The styling #MeToo is used in text to refer to the movement and in social media as a hashtag.
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Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The Teamsters union, for instance, which recently finalized a new contract with Cal State, has a me-too provision.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
That’s not surprising at a time when me-too startups serving consumers no longer have seemingly unlimited VC funds to lavish on big marketing campaigns, and the real estate and crypto sectors are facing unique challenges.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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The bourbon shelf is overflowing with unoriginal ‘me-too’ bottles.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The Teamsters union, for instance, which recently finalized a new contract with Cal State, has a me-too provision.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
That’s not surprising at a time when me-too startups serving consumers no longer have seemingly unlimited VC funds to lavish on big marketing campaigns, and the real estate and crypto sectors are facing unique challenges.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Me-too.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/me-too. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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