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as in coming (to)
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 imitating
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 emulating
As a kid in Los Angeles’s Chatsworth neighborhood, growing up on a property that had once belonged to cowboy star Roy Rogers, Kilmer began studying acting in grammar school, already dreaming of emulating Hollywood’s eccentric nonpareil, Marlon Brando.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Simply brush the head of one brow upwards and angle the hairs towards the bridge of your nose, emulating the charm of a browlick.
—Megan Decker, Refinery29, 31 Mar. 2025
The same stare that has been a source of inspiration to those who dream of emulating her while shopping for groceries, walking their dogs or confronting an annoying neighbor.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In February Brown dyed her hair from golden brown to platinum blonde and began emulating the voluminous hairstyles of ’90s icons like Pamela Anderson and Jessica Simpson, with the red carpet outfits to match.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
Henrik came fourth, just three-tenths of a second outside the medals, Filip finished 12th and a 17-year-old Jakob became the youngest European men’s champion over the metric mile, emulating Henrik and Filip who won the same title in 2012 and 2016 respectively.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
This is a model worth emulating.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
As usual, China has taken inspiration — and pinched technology — from the United States, emulating the fast-and-expendable Apollo program design of the 1960s.
—John Kross, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
By integrating these functions, the research team has crafted a sensor platform that can process multiple signals concurrently, emulating how humans perceive their environment through their senses.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2025
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Simply brush the head of one brow upwards and angle the hairs towards the bridge of your nose, emulating the charm of a browlick.
—Megan Decker, Refinery29, 31 Mar. 2025
The same stare that has been a source of inspiration to those who dream of emulating her while shopping for groceries, walking their dogs or confronting an annoying neighbor.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
In February Brown dyed her hair from golden brown to platinum blonde and began emulating the voluminous hairstyles of ’90s icons like Pamela Anderson and Jessica Simpson, with the red carpet outfits to match.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
Henrik came fourth, just three-tenths of a second outside the medals, Filip finished 12th and a 17-year-old Jakob became the youngest European men’s champion over the metric mile, emulating Henrik and Filip who won the same title in 2012 and 2016 respectively.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
This is a model worth emulating.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
As usual, China has taken inspiration — and pinched technology — from the United States, emulating the fast-and-expendable Apollo program design of the 1960s.
—John Kross, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
By integrating these functions, the research team has crafted a sensor platform that can process multiple signals concurrently, emulating how humans perceive their environment through their senses.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulating
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The sketch sees Sarah Sherman imitating Wood’s Chelsea, cartoonishly wide-eyed, donned in large false teeth and speaking in a thick accent.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
13 Apr. 2025
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The company uses data and AI learning to simulate attacks that go beyond just imitating an individual’s voice – like most modern sophisticated phishing attacks, the technology uses details about someone’s family, background, personality and more.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Merely matching expectations last season was good enough for the Yankees to win their division and claim home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Lopez's full outfit turned out to be a floor-length skirt with matching embellishments to the abs-baring cropped top.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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What sets Fay apart, too, is the harmonious amalgamation of characteristically Italian design with the sensibility of New England—and its earnest commitment not to appropriating or copying a certain aesthetic, but to embracing it authentically and blending it perfectly with Fay’s own design values.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2025
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Over time, the tradition gained cultural significance, and many started copying it in the hopes of a prosperous year ahead.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Gordon then got injured late in that game, meaning Rashford started again here.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The lucky player chose the Quick Pick option, meaning a lottery machine randomly chose at least some of the ticket numbers.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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In the photo that the actress shared, her tree appeared to have a yellow brick roadway leading up to it with a pair of legs (signifying the Wicked Witch of the East) peaking out beneath the tree.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, if one partner says no, the decision is paused, signifying that further reflection and dialogue are necessary before any action is taken.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Tesla has seen by far the biggest percentage decline at 33%, equaling $386 billion in value.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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With Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark looking on, Hermann Maier wins the giant slalom for his 13th victory this season, equaling one of the mightiest alpine skiing records.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Emulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulating. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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