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as in equalled
to be the same in meaning or effect
what they offered at the new resort didn't begin to emulate the kind of pampering we were used to getting at the resort that closed down
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as in imitated
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
a pro athlete who has often said that children should emulate their parents—not him
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Recent Examples of emulated
Bader sometimes raises his arms while saying it — an action Edmundo Sosa seemingly emulated when rounding the bases after hitting a home run last week.
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Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
While the aesthetics of Silent Hill have long been understood and even emulated in titles like The Medium, the series hasn't challenged its audience like this in a long time.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
His values—American values—are the best hope for our republic and should emulated by all.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The fourth game in the series has been emulated for the first time too and is included here alongside the likes of Mortal Kombat 1-3 and Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The most recent victory did come with a reference to Derek Jeter, whose legendary clutch performances are something Roberts would not mind if his team emulated.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 1 Sep. 2025
The namesake brand, no stranger to playful colorways and eccentric takes on the form, lined its fall ready-to-wear 2025 runway show at New York Fashion Week with a number of designs that emulated cartoonish shapes, silhouettes and scale.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Our convictions can never be emulated, no matter how AI says a thing.
—Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Our hope is that HB 807 will become a best practice and emulated by other states.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
While the aesthetics of Silent Hill have long been understood and even emulated in titles like The Medium, the series hasn't challenged its audience like this in a long time.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
His values—American values—are the best hope for our republic and should emulated by all.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The fourth game in the series has been emulated for the first time too and is included here alongside the likes of Mortal Kombat 1-3 and Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The most recent victory did come with a reference to Derek Jeter, whose legendary clutch performances are something Roberts would not mind if his team emulated.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 1 Sep. 2025
The namesake brand, no stranger to playful colorways and eccentric takes on the form, lined its fall ready-to-wear 2025 runway show at New York Fashion Week with a number of designs that emulated cartoonish shapes, silhouettes and scale.
—Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Our convictions can never be emulated, no matter how AI says a thing.
—Elizabeth Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Our hope is that HB 807 will become a best practice and emulated by other states.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulated
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Various lawmakers have since imitated this tactic even less convincingly.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Painted in turquoise and amber colors, the bunker imitated post WWII minimalism and Bauhaus, noted Vancouver Media’s Abdón Alcañiz, art director, physical production.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Asked whether Robinson had literally copied and pasted Harrington’s idea, his website was taken down.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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McNab even copied her outfits and imagined herself playing a similar role one day, since acting had already been her dream.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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And more people meant more masking tape, more numbers stuck to the chests of anyone who would allow it.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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This, coupled with a professional ban in her home country, meant that a boxing career seemed almost unthinkable for someone like Brækhus, even after becoming European champion and a world silver medalist.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Keough paired the dress with strappy black heels, and her glam mimicked the dark glamour allure, with her dark hair styled in natural waves and a middle part.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Their ivory piping mimicked ancient Greek architecture, and featured edible seashells, pearls and busts.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Get matched with the right financial product.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no one matched all six Powerball numbers to win Saturday's drawing.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
30 Sep. 2025
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Nationally, when combining both renters and homeowners, housing costs equaled about 21% of median household income in 2024, according to a SmartAsset analysis of Census Bureau data.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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In California, these levies equaled 12% of the statewide $2,232 monthly ownership expenses – that’s owners with or without mortgages.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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