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as in copied
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
teenage musicians who imitate whichever rock stars are hot
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as in parodied
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
imitating someone's stutter and laughing at them is a cruel thing to do
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as in reproduced
to make an exact likeness of
a second-rate artist who was notorious for imitating the works of other painters
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Recent Examples of imitated
Even business models can be imitated.
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Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Nylon imitated the look of faded blue jeans and fabrics with worn, aged and artisanal details were the product of sustainable and efficient technologies.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The first of its kind in a daily newspaper, it was syndicated and later widely imitated.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Streep imitated how Hawn, 80, would arrive on set, always apologetic.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
For starters, as Anthropic’s explicit focus on mitigating the risks of AI has apparently won the trust of many consumers, OpenAI has imitated many of its rival’s safety initiatives.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The tradition of throwing confetti from the stands became popular during the 1978 World Cup hosted by Argentina and was later imitated by fans around the globe.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Then comes that particular way of speaking so well imitated by comedians Armando Roblan and Eddy Calderón during long seasons in Calle Ocho theaters and on Miami radio.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Each of the wounded imitated the pain and symptoms of an injury that could happen on the battlefield.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Nylon imitated the look of faded blue jeans and fabrics with worn, aged and artisanal details were the product of sustainable and efficient technologies.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The first of its kind in a daily newspaper, it was syndicated and later widely imitated.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Streep imitated how Hawn, 80, would arrive on set, always apologetic.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
For starters, as Anthropic’s explicit focus on mitigating the risks of AI has apparently won the trust of many consumers, OpenAI has imitated many of its rival’s safety initiatives.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The tradition of throwing confetti from the stands became popular during the 1978 World Cup hosted by Argentina and was later imitated by fans around the globe.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Then comes that particular way of speaking so well imitated by comedians Armando Roblan and Eddy Calderón during long seasons in Calle Ocho theaters and on Miami radio.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Each of the wounded imitated the pain and symptoms of an injury that could happen on the battlefield.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitated
Verb
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McClitis was copied on the memo.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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According to the video, these gestures were copied directly from match footage Atlas had viewed only moments earlier.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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On the Season 44 premiere in September 2018, Damon parodied Kavanaugh’s Senate testimony, depicting his belligerence and frequently yelling, referencing beer, among other things — using many of the actual quotes from the hearing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Murphy famously parodied Wonder on SNL, but the two became friends when Wonder joined him for a sketch on the show.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
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The scientists then reproduced the gut yeast in a fridge.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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For example, The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft in 2023, alleging that the companies used the outlet’s journalism to train their AI systems, which then went on to generate outputs that have competed with or reproduced New York Times articles.—
Daryl Lim,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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And in October 2025, her daughter emulated mom's rosy glow and undone hair in the same dress at the PAC NYC Icons of Culture Gala alongside dad Michael Douglas.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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But compared to their predecessors and others in the region, this new generation of Gulf leaders offers a model of modernity that is envied and increasingly emulated throughout the Arab world.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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McGuire did say that Hammond would be ready Week 1 if Texas accepted his offer to play in Lubbock or AT&T Stadium after head coach Steve Sarkisian mocked the Red Raiders’ schedule this season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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For years, the engineer slots have been mocked by theme-park enthusiasts as boring tasks — to the point that it was quietly mocked in a stage show at the recent Orlando Fringe Festival.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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The bitter contest for Washington’s mayor has replicated the Democrats’ central ideological struggle.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Engineers have replicated this talent using specialized adhesive materials inspired by the microscopic structures found on gecko feet.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Jeans mimicked the coziness of corduroy, velvet and wool trousers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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But everything from there changed (including the layout to accommodate three beds and three baths) although Caillier mimicked the original details throughout the house, including trim, windows, doors, and hardware.—
Allison Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Abdullah Saeed’s Deli Boys debuted last year with a bang, quickly establishing itself as one of the most vibrant, funny, and well-rendered shows streaming.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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In the 1950s and 1960s, goldwork comes to the fore, with skirts rendered in intricate, lace-like precious metal.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Imitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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