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
ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The firearm recovered at the scene was later determined to be an imitation firearm.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Somewhere between folk art and statement home decor, this four-panel imitation of an impressionist oil painting says a thing or two about your knack for putting a room together.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Jane Goodall, the late primatologist, was known for her imitations of chimpanzee greetings.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Wiseman was born in Boston, his father a prominent attorney, his mother an administrator at a children's psychiatric ward and a would-be actor who entertained her son with stories and imitations.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The firearm recovered at the scene was later determined to be an imitation firearm.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Somewhere between folk art and statement home decor, this four-panel imitation of an impressionist oil painting says a thing or two about your knack for putting a room together.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Jane Goodall, the late primatologist, was known for her imitations of chimpanzee greetings.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitation
Noun
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As for reproduction, the keepers don’t need to tell the roaches twice.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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One of the key factors in annual tick numbers is reproduction.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Lined up for a July launch is the Adidas Adimule in a black-and-white faux fur cow print.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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It's crafted from a PP cotton, soft faux-fur corduroy material.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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With house‑inspired production and a darker, more experimental sound, the mini-album — which sold more than half a million copies in four days — hinted at the group’s creative ambition.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The event will also include a resource fair, a Q&A session, a book signing and a free copy of one of Baszile’s books for attendees who arrive early, while supplies last.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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My favorite aspect of the hoody is the strategic mix of materials—breathable fleece under my arms and panels made from synthetic insulation packed between two layers of air-permeable face fabric on my chest, back, and top of my arms.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
16 Feb. 2026
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In India, for example, synthetic rubber consumption recently grew by 15–20% per year, driving isoprene demand.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The object was a full-sized replica of the space capsule that will house a miniature IVF lab.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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These are the narrative details of great costuming; not one-to-one replicas, but looks that capture the spirit, priorities and instincts of the person onscreen.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Teams will run the clock down on a first run of the final 10 minutes before a simulated launch, called terminal count.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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The team demonstrated the system in simulated and hybrid simulation-physical tests using an unmanned ground vehicle, or UGV, alongside up to four virtual robot teammates.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The allegedly fake document surfaced as CapRadio, a nonprofit broadcaster that is licensed to Sacramento State, underwent its standard annual audit in fall 2022.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This cake requires a fine balance of enough food dye for a vibrant interior without making the cake taste artificial.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Its co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei has promised a clearer focus on the safety of the better-than-human technology called artificial general intelligence that both San Francisco firms aimed to build.—
Matt O'Brien,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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