Synonyms of mimics

mimics 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of mimic

1

as in imitates

to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of

the comedian was famous for mimicking the President's distinctive lisp

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitates
• mocks
• parodies
• does
• spoofs
• emulates
• simulates
• caricatures
• sends up
• reproduces
• performs
• burlesques
• plays
• travesties
• ridicules
• satirizes
• replicates
• pretends
• enhances
• lampoons
• derides
• feigns
• exaggerates
• stretches
• acts
• parrots
• embellishes
• amplifies
• expands
• elaborates
• monkeys
• jibes
• duplicates
• apes
• personates
• magnifies
• overstates
• dissembles
• pads
• embroiders
• mimes
• impersonates
• plays up
• counterfeits
• pasquinades
• overdraws
• fleshes (out)
• pantomimes
• enlarges (on or upon)
• shams
• gibes
• fakes
• puts on
• copycats

2

as in emulates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitates
• emulates
• copies
• mocks
• repeats
• mimes
• echoes
• apes
• performs
• parodies
• plays
• copycats
• lampoons
• impersonates
• caricatures
• burlesques
• travesties
• pantomimes
• reechos
• dittos

mimics

2 of 2

noun

plural of mimic

1

as in personators

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• personators
• performers
• actors
• imitators
• impressionists
• entertainers
• impersonators
• echos
• echoes
• mimes
• parodists
• mockers
• parrots
• lampooners
• caricaturists
• pantomimists
• rubber stamps
• mimers
• pantomimes
• burlesquers
• satirists
• players
• mummers
• copycats
• apes
• troupers

2

as in mimes

an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements

a mimic in black clothes and white facial makeup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mimes
• performers
• pantomimes
• pantomimists
• clowns
• mummers
• entertainers
• players
• imitators
• impressionists
• apers
• buskers
• impersonators
• pantaloons
• troupers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mimics

Verb

Purvis described a new finishing process that mimics the look of garment dyed denim without high minimums. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025

Value is achieved incrementally and mimics the gradual nature of adoption that’s based on the company’s current level of maturity. —Marco Santos, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

There is a sense that if the jobs historically went to Democrats with a demographic that mimics the makeup of our country, the chainsaw lopped that department. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025

Inspired by this, a team of researchers, including experts from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), is developing new drone technology that mimics these flight strategies. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025

Miramar, the fashion collection that mimics the look of denim with the softness of a sweat pant, is advancing its retail footprint. —David Moin, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025

Unclear, but if an episode mimics that Saturday Night Live sketch with Mikey Day and Ryan Gosling, that would be pleasantly self-aware. —Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025

Borrowing its drivetrain from the efficient Civic hybrid, suspension from the raucous Civic Type R and debuting a new system that mimics a manual transmission for sporty driving, the Prelude aims to put a performance spin on Honda’s growing line of hybrids. —Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025

At its center, a blue stone mimics the silhouette of the flag. —Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025

Noun

These creatures are also notoriously talented mimics, as can be observed from the clip, and quick learners. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025