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as in to imitate
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the comedian was famous for mimicking the President's distinctive lisp
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as in to emulate
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
began to learn their language by mimicking the sounds they made
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as in simulated
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
police were concerned that the mimic gun, although intended only as a toy, might be confused with the real thing in certain situations
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as in imitative
using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model
a mimic battle fought by kids playing around in the schoolyard
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as in imitator
a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect
a gifted mimic who can do a terrific imitation of anyone's voice
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as in mime
an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements
a mimic in black clothes and white facial makeup
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Recent Examples of mimic
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The events were meant to mimic real-world military circumstances.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
For most of the world, the virus went its way, mutating cleverly, with the weird mimic intelligence of microorganisms.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
Meanwhile, getting what her heart most desires, Ariana Grande steps into the Glinda role originated by Kristin Chenoweth, proving a talented mimic of the Broadway star’s singing style but a slightly stiffer presence on-screen.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Yet Kennedy insists the science remains unsettled, mimicking his longtime playbook as head of the Children’s Health Defense, an anti-vaccine advocacy group.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
The events were meant to mimic real-world military circumstances.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
In the clip, the mimic octopus impersonates one of these creatures, turning his tentacles into snake-like appendages that are the same colors as a sea krait.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
For most of the world, the virus went its way, mutating cleverly, with the weird mimic intelligence of microorganisms.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
Noun
One part of his game that was top notch was his celebration — arms wide in a perfect mimic of Jude Bellingham’s goal celebration following his miracle overhead kick for England last Sunday.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
Meanwhile, getting what her heart most desires, Ariana Grande steps into the Glinda role originated by Kristin Chenoweth, proving a talented mimic of the Broadway star’s singing style but a slightly stiffer presence on-screen.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Verb
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Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser, the lead of game show drama The Luckiest Man in America, came close to life imitating art and being a contestant himself.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Few arguing against a consumerist society appear to be willing to emulate them, yet many often draw a line between wasteful consumption and necessary goods.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In February Brown dyed her hair from golden brown to platinum blonde and began emulating the voluminous hairstyles of ’90s icons like Pamela Anderson and Jessica Simpson, with the red carpet outfits to match.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With Stars Reach, the idea is to truly create a simulated galaxy worth exploring.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hyundai did something similar with the Ioniq 5 N too, which features simulated paddle shifters that generate an ICE-car-like feel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The social self is avoidance-based, conforming, imitative, predictable, planned, and hardworking.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Not surprisingly, Renaissance architects and writers ended up contriving very similar imitative strategies.—
Mario Carpo,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The message, transmitted close to the audience as dancers Jessica Fiala and Tamara Nadel mime a slow-motion, rolling of dice, is crystal clear: There are consequences to gambling with karma.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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This, plus pitch-perfect line readings and a simple mime of holding a steering wheel, are all Larson needs to drop the audience right there in the car with him.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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During her opening monologue, Madison — who was previously parodied by SNL cast member Heidi Gardner earlier in the season — poked fun at her stripper skills in the award-winning project.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Schiaparelli’s latest show took a more traditional turn, its goal to be making modernity out of antiquity, but up until this show, Daniel Roseberry has taken great care to make a body of work at Schiaparelli that honors and practically parodies the intricate details of human body features.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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In his first-ever YouTube video, Sean Frank—the CEO of wallet brand Ridge—unpacks what most CMOs would consider proprietary gold: exactly how he’s spent over $10 million on influencer marketing, what worked, what didn’t, and how other brands can copy his playbook.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Petrochemicals are used in products around us: plastic packaging is used for food, ammonia is used in fertilizers, synthetic rubber is used for tires, and many laundry detergents are used.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For instance, China, which was previously hit with a 20% tariff to address its role in the production of synthetic opioids, recieved an additional 34%, bringing the total to 54%.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Mimic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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