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Definition of mimickingnext
as in imitation

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verb

present participle of mimic
1
as in imitating
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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2
as in emulating
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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  1. imitation
  2. imitating
  3. emulating
  4. copying
  5. mocking
  6. doing
Noun
  • Since sharing the video in July, the clip has received more than 350,000 views and spawned numerous imitations.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
  • They’re played by Monica Barbaro (now a SAG nominee for her performance) and Boyd Holbrook with a loose reverence for the actual people, with performances that, instead of imitation, take cues from the music itself.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of imitation
Verb
  • The dog's posture in the viral clip is unsurprising because research has shown that canines are capable of imitating human actions.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Art is imitating life for Jennifer Lopez.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of imitating
Verb
  • The subtle hue is a delicate shade of green, emulating serenity and softness.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The Dune actor sported a blue beanie, a leather jacket, a plaid scarf, and an uncharacteristic ’stache, emulating Dylan’s 2003 appearance at the Sundance Film Festival for a screening of his film Masked and Anonymous.
    Rosana Lai, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of emulating
Verb
  • What sets Fay apart, too, is the harmonious amalgamation of characteristically Italian design with the sensibility of New England—and its earnest commitment not to appropriating or copying a certain aesthetic, but to embracing it authentically and blending it perfectly with Fay’s own design values.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Over time, the tradition gained cultural significance, and many started copying it in the hopes of a prosperous year ahead.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of copying
Verb
  • Quad’s grievances spill over into her relationship with Heavenly, which ties into Heavenly and Quad mocking Sweet Tea on social media.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Naturally, the Internet lost its mind, and the scene quickly went viral, with viewers mocking and/or sharing their disbelief at Sheridan's dialogue.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of mocking
Verb
  • Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, the Panthers made the call to shut down their 1,100-yard rusher to prevent him from doing further damage to his strained calf or other body parts over the final two games of the season.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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