as in simulation
a full-sized model of something (such as a boat or a car) that is used for studying, testing, or showing its features
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Recent Examples of mock-up
The look of the device is similar to mock-ups that were leaked online in the lead-up to the Switch 2′s official announcement.
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Over the past few weeks, information about the console’s dock, retailer accessory SKUs, mock-ups, Joy-Cons, and so much more, have found their way online; the sheer volume of alleged photos and information suggests that an announcement may be right around the corner.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
And a large integration hangar was packed with hardware: two lunar landers, two lunar rover mock-ups, a hopper, and other spaceflight vehicles.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
Interesting, there are several mock-ups visible on deck.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Over the past few weeks, information about the console’s dock, retailer accessory SKUs, mock-ups, Joy-Cons, and so much more, have found their way online; the sheer volume of alleged photos and information suggests that an announcement may be right around the corner.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
And a large integration hangar was packed with hardware: two lunar landers, two lunar rover mock-ups, a hopper, and other spaceflight vehicles.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
Interesting, there are several mock-ups visible on deck.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mock-up
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In our simulation, the Tennessee Titans selected Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders at No. 1, while the Cleveland Browns took Sanders’ teammate, Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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While the study used 2D models of the shockwaves, more complex, 3D simulations are needed to fully capture how the club’s structure works, adds Espinosa in the statement.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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As an example, the Myra Alexander story, the subject of the first episode, is the 20th century African American urban experience in miniature.—
Robert M. Marovich,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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PDFs of the game books are available now, but backers of the crowdfunding can get physical books, miniatures of their favorite characters and more.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Bolden, who’d warned about lax security practices around President John F. Kennedy, was charged in 1964 with attempting to sell a copy of a Secret Service file to a ring of counterfeiters.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Ron Bull/Getty Images The back image of Book of Lives features a black-and-white photo of Atwood in the ’70s reading a copy of her second novel, Surfacing, which wrestles with national identity and the marginalization of women, both ambient and overt.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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That’s why this mock is more about highlighting Washington’s needs.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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And Sanders wasn’t even a top-five pick in the mock with the Giants passing on him in favor of his teammate, CB/WR Travis Hunter before selecting Alabama QB Jalen Milroe at the top of the second round.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Jewelry, Luxury Goods and Precious Metals High-end consumer goods—such as watches and silver, platinum and imitation jewelry—now face higher tariffs.—
Daniel Cody,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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License is what turns copy into creative imitation.—
Mario Carpo,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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The body requires manganese for immune function, blood sugar regulation, digestion, reproduction, bone health, blood clotting, antioxidant defense, and many more bodily processes.12 Manganese is found in many plant and animal foods, such as nuts, seeds, seafood, fruit, and beans.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 Feb. 2025
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This discovery is one of many cases where fungi alter host behavior to facilitate their own reproduction.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Iran’s military displayed replicas of some of its missiles at the square.—
Nasser Karimi,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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Visitors can study Iron Age artifacts from the Caucasus territories, an exact replica of the Gallery in Rome’s Papal Palace and one of the world’s largest collections of paintings from Flemish artists like Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck and Jacob Jordaens.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 Feb. 2025
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He’s neutered down to a bland, depressing facsimile of himself here, a white-bread double-take machine reacting to the theoretical comedic stylings of Nicole Kidman.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2025
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The atmosphere backstage was essentially a facsimile, with artists finding a deft balance between celebrating their wins while acknowledging the awards happening in the wake of a major natural disaster.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
3 Feb. 2025
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