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
Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
True to its reputation, the traveling party lived up to its motto, filling the venue with a mesmerizing display of lights that shifted from sparkling starry night imitations to deep ocean blues, culminating in a vibrant rainbow light show.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
Céline Dion Sports Promo Although Grande swiftly cycles through several vocal imitations in her charming monologue, the most impressive one comes later.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
Our poster is an homage not an imitation, to edit my face and hide my eyes is to erase me.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Fold in the remaining green parts of green onions, the imitation crab meat, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce.
—Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
True to its reputation, the traveling party lived up to its motto, filling the venue with a mesmerizing display of lights that shifted from sparkling starry night imitations to deep ocean blues, culminating in a vibrant rainbow light show.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
Céline Dion Sports Promo Although Grande swiftly cycles through several vocal imitations in her charming monologue, the most impressive one comes later.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
Our poster is an homage not an imitation, to edit my face and hide my eyes is to erase me.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitation
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Until now, the driving force behind this unusual and dramatic method of reproduction hasn't been fully understood.New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
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The reason behind the whisker-curling number is a rapid rodent reproduction rate.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
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The faux suede style has a durable rubber outsole, memory foam insole, and block heel for a boost in height.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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The database would identify rogue doctors, pill mills and faux patients who were oxy-shopping.Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Despite only being available for purchase through one retailer, Target, the $40 Eras Tour Book sold 814,000 copies in its first two days on sale, according to industry data provider Circana BookScan.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Per The Wall Street Journal, Target ordered 2 million copies of the book to sell during the holiday season and beyond.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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They are typically made of heat-trapping, waterproof materials such as vinyl, nylon, or neoprene, a synthetic rubber.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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The term entered English usage shortly after, referring both to the color and the synthetic dye.Erik Kain, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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One Florida man has set himself miles, or rather feet, apart from his neighbors this holiday season by constructing a massive replica of a classic Christmas film.Danielle Jennings, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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As life-like, responsive AI replicas of humans become a reality, a new era of digital engagement is emerging—one that's as immersive as live shopping but powered by intelligent, action-capable agents.Hassaan Raza, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Last month, China sent naval ships, coast guard vessels, and a record one-day total of 153 aircraft to stage a simulated blockade of its neighbor after the island's president, Lai Ching-te, rejected Beijing's sovereignty claims in a National Day speech.Michael D. Carroll AND Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Last year, Nvidia published a paper showing that researchers could teach a simulated robot hand to spin a pen in its fingers, the way a bored student might, an action that essentially requires the pen to be in flight most of the time.James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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The agency must also root out fake art that’s illegally marked as made by an Indian artist.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2024
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One big new threat involves artificial intelligence scams that use fake images, texts, videos or other messages, often by impersonating a celebrity, politician, family member or friend in hopes of separating a victim from his or her money.Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
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And the by-far-most-common polymer used to make artificial trees is PVC, polyvinyl chloride, which is a particularly toxic form of plastic that's toxic in production, use and disposal.Alina Hartounian, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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The ultimate in holiday decor, our friends over at Balsam Hill are having a massive Cyber Week sale on everything from their almost-real-not-quite-but-close artificial Christmas trees or their festive holiday wreaths.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Imitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitation. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
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