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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
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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
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Recent Examples of emulates
The simple and classic wreath emulates harvest season, without all of the Thanksgiving tropes like pumpkins or squash.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
The nickname is the latest in a long line of posts from Newsom's team that emulates the style of President Trump- provocative and unashamedly boisterous.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Middleton was recently spotted with her hair looking noticeably lighter, something that emulates generations of women that have been known to face changes in their lives by, well… going blonde.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2025
The fragrance emulates a late summer, garden fresh tomato, plus some citrus and woodsy notes to really elevate the tomato-ness.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
The nickname is the latest in a long line of posts from Newsom's team that emulates the style of President Trump- provocative and unashamedly boisterous.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Middleton was recently spotted with her hair looking noticeably lighter, something that emulates generations of women that have been known to face changes in their lives by, well… going blonde.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2025
The fragrance emulates a late summer, garden fresh tomato, plus some citrus and woodsy notes to really elevate the tomato-ness.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulates
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In cooler climates, that usually means September, but gardeners in warmer climates can wait until October.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes art imitates life by skipping a generation.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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His rhetoric occasionally imitates Trump when talking about China and the World Trade Organization.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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At its center, a blue stone mimics the silhouette of the flag.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Spun from the patient’s own blood, this gel mimics the plumping effect of hyaluronic fillers—without foreign substances.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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That equals about $150 million in capital to be returned to shareholders, according to a TKO press release.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That’s expressed by their Adjusted Contact Score - 100 equals league average, the lower the number the better.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The holiday also signifies the end of summer and falls on the weekend of Riverfest and the Western & Southern WEBN fireworks, Cincinnati's annual end-of-season extravaganza.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Aug. 2025
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Bottom Line Target stock is trading at a significant discount, but this gap signifies weak growth, narrow margins, and a consistent history of underperformance during downturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This has led Alonso to give him playing time in all three La Liga matches so far, but a total of 22 minutes (and that coming at a time when Bellingham and Camavinga aren’t available) doesn’t seem to promise much for the season ahead.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The one who matches Wade’s description right down to his wavy brown hair and pure blue eyes.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Emulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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