as in reproductions
something that is made to look exactly like something else
challenged me to tell the real roses from the silk imitations
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Recent Examples of imitations
But other times musicians are targeted with loose imitations, likely based on broad genre presets.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Beautiful people are doing good-enough imitations of famous people.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Wiseman was born in Boston, his father a prominent attorney, his mother an administrator at a children's psychiatric ward and a would-be actor who entertained her son with stories and imitations.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
But Baehren and Carvalho pointed out that these behaviors, which took place rarely and in captivity, might only be imitations of human communication.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
At first, its proliferation seemed to constitute a typical case of Hollywood copycatting; Big Little Lies becomes a smash, wins eight Emmys, begets flimsy imitations that lots of people watch anyway.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Now, other influencers are creating imitations of Shirley’s video in additional states.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
The candy was so popular that other companies created dupes and flavor imitations that were sold across major retailers.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The hostile circumstances in which Marx made his imitations led some to see his dolls as symbols of depravity.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Beautiful people are doing good-enough imitations of famous people.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Wiseman was born in Boston, his father a prominent attorney, his mother an administrator at a children's psychiatric ward and a would-be actor who entertained her son with stories and imitations.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
But Baehren and Carvalho pointed out that these behaviors, which took place rarely and in captivity, might only be imitations of human communication.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
At first, its proliferation seemed to constitute a typical case of Hollywood copycatting; Big Little Lies becomes a smash, wins eight Emmys, begets flimsy imitations that lots of people watch anyway.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Now, other influencers are creating imitations of Shirley’s video in additional states.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
The candy was so popular that other companies created dupes and flavor imitations that were sold across major retailers.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The hostile circumstances in which Marx made his imitations led some to see his dolls as symbols of depravity.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitations
Noun
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In 2019, Banksy created his own merchandising business named Off the Wall so the public could buy reproductions of his work.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the intersection of these meanings is a question about the intimate reproductions of culture, how it’s passed between mentor and mentee, parent and child.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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She’s also gotten involved as a volunteer, making copies and helping with new student registration.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The superstar also holds the top-selling MLB jersey since the end of the World Series — and signed copies of his new children’s book, Decoy Saves Opening Day, which retail for $25, are reselling for over $1,000.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Faux-chrome hubcaps and brick outlines resembling fenders decorate the building’s skin; those giant gargoyles on the corners are overscale replicas of radiator-cap hood ornaments.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Mar. 2026
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In center field, Dodgers fans were greeted by oversize replicas of those trophies, the better for taking a selfie.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitations. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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