1
as in to come (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect
what they offered at the new resort didn't begin to emulate the kind of pampering we were used to getting at the resort that closed down
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to imitate
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
a pro athlete who has often said that children should emulate their parents—not him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of emulate
An emboldened Trump is instead gravitating toward and seeking to emulate the absolute rulers he’s long praised and found kinship with.
—
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
The deck also includes a noise reduction circuit that emulates Dolby B, enabling it to play pre-recorded Dolby B cassette tapes.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Sadly, not even id Software themselves are trying to emulate them with The Dark Ages.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Cruise was immediately amused, eager to emulate it.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for emulate
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
The deck also includes a noise reduction circuit that emulates Dolby B, enabling it to play pre-recorded Dolby B cassette tapes.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Sadly, not even id Software themselves are trying to emulate them with The Dark Ages.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
Cruise was immediately amused, eager to emulate it.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for emulate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulate
Verb
-
At Cruise’s behest, McQuarrie’s stunts imitate the most primitive filmmaking — not the awe-inspiring magic of Georges Méliès but the Lumière brothers’ rudimentary documentation of action.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 May 2025
-
Walton imitated the big-box retail store and located them in small towns.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
-
This means orforglipron stacks up well against injectable semaglutide.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
20 May 2025
-
And climate change means that globally summers on average could get less buggy.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
Verb
-
Government officials believe the impersonator used artificial intelligence to copy Wiles' voice for calls.—
Jordan King
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
-
Many voters in Argentina believed that firm action was needed to correct course on Argentina’s deeply unstable economy; now, other leaders in Latin America, Europe, and the U.S. are seeking to copy Milei’s chainsaw approach to public spending.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
-
Best Wayfair Patio Furniture Memorial Day Sales If staycations are on the calendar this year, outdoor furniture that mimics the luxury and comfort of a resort is a must.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
-
Students can also participate in team challenges that mimic real-world collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Verb
-
Unlike last season, when the top-four seeds and first-round byes were reserved for conference champions, the top seeds will match the selection committee’s final rankings, with no regard to league affiliation.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
-
One set of trousers and underwear matched Mulcahy’s DNA, and the other matched Duffy’s, corroborating his confession.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Verb
-
Oh, by the way, just one light-year equals nearly 6 trillion miles.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
-
Raphinha also equalled the record for most goal involvements in a Champions League season by a Barcelona player (19, by Lionel Messi in 2011-2012).—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Verb
-
With Bitcoin presently trading around $106,000, this signifies a solid 55% gain on their investment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
-
Veteran Tribute This year’s AMAs signified a major leap in location and time of year.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Emulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share