as in reproduction
something that is made to look exactly like something else
challenged me to tell the real roses from the silk imitations
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as in faux
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
the stage production uses only imitation diamonds, as real gems would be prohibitively expensive
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Recent Examples of imitation
ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
Despite this imitation of freedom, Black life still flourishes.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
In this case, art is not an imitation of life, simply the outcome of it.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
In 2023, a study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology concluded that children often use imitation to not only learn from others but affiliate socially with them.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Protecting the human spark While AI models that simulate creativity in writing, coding, images, audio, or video can achieve remarkable imitations of human works, this sophisticated mimicry currently lacks the full depth of the human experience.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
Despite this imitation of freedom, Black life still flourishes.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
In this case, art is not an imitation of life, simply the outcome of it.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
In 2023, a study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology concluded that children often use imitation to not only learn from others but affiliate socially with them.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitation
Noun
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Meanwhile, other species of chain fern employed a specialized strategy called dimorphism, producing two different leaf types for photosynthesis and reproduction.—
Jay Kakade
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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Whether in major label studios or home recording setups, there’s always a demand for accurate reproduction of the sound captured.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Made of faux leather, the fabric is high-quality, water-resistant, and cruelty-free.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The original Universal Studios Orlando mimicked a Hollywood backlot, with soundstages and faux New York streets.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Inside, authorities allegedly found more debit cards with numerous names on them, copies of multiple driver’s licenses, bank documents and more than a dozen cell phones, state police wrote.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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But Medicaid experts said that reasoning was flawed, and a copy of a draft 2022 settlement offer — which does not mention Hope Florida — was for the identical $67 million.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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In announcing the replacements on Friday, the FDA said multiple food companies had already promised to remove the synthetic chemicals, making the 2026 target more likely.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Now, though, prices of synthetic diamonds have plummeted 90 percent at wholesale, according to a statement from the brand, marking a stark divergence from the price of traditional gems.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
Noun
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In a 2021 presentation for the American Musical Instrument Society, Knight introduces replicas of Gray’s devices and gives a demonstration.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2025
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Tom Young, a member of the Lansing Historical Society, led the team of Paul Lamborn, John Craig, and Randy Elliott, who quickly built the replica over a couple of days.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The emotional resonance may indeed feel genuine, but as researchers caution, without clinical supervision or ethical oversight, users risk confusing simulated empathy with genuine treatment and mental attunement.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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During the 16 days of drills, the multinational force responded to a simulated invasion of a group of Malaysian islands.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Unified Quality Governance: The artificial boundary between technical and business teams dissolves as testing language becomes universal across the organization.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Since taking office, Kennedy has announced plans to phase out artificial food dyes from the nation’s food supply and encouraged the removal of fluoride from drinking water.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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“Imitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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