Synonyms of emulates

emulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of emulate

1

as in means

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• means
• corresponds (to)
• comes (to)
• equals
• amounts (to)
• signifies
• matches
• suggests
• adds up (to)
• denotes
• approaches
• meets
• expresses
• measures (up)
• touches
• connotes
• spells
• rivals
• imports
• smacks (of)

2

as in imitates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emulates

Like many performance EVs attempting to address the absence of combustion-engine noise, Genesis has also developed a bespoke electric Active Sound Design system to create a soundtrack that emulates an ICE vehicle. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Virgin with Codex emulates the original painting’s translucent hair. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026

The experience emulates the strategy, physical competition and even starvation sometimes. — Charlotte Walsh, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026

Revolve is all about polished wardrobe essentials, and this two-piece set emulates the online retailer’s signature style. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026

Following film was a full run on the team’s NBA floor rather than the practice facility, which better emulates a game feel. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026

Instead, the site recommends a homemade mixture consisting of four parts water to one part sugar, which emulates the amount of sugar naturally found in nectar. — Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026

The room sits at 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and while only beer is served here, the interior perfectly emulates the traditional farmhouse dining rooms that dot the Black Forest. — Kendra Atleework, Longreads, 12 Mar. 2026

Meanwhile, anyone online can browse Epstein’s correspondence on Jmail, a site that emulates the experience of browsing his Gmail inbox. — Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026