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
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Choose pure vanilla extract (not imitation vanilla) for superior flavor.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
But other times musicians are targeted with loose imitations, likely based on broad genre presets.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
From Observing to Teaching Young children learn a tremendous amount through observation and imitation.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The theorist Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick examined the extent to which jealous imitation drives all manner of same-sex relations, straight and gay.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Choose pure vanilla extract (not imitation vanilla) for superior flavor.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
But other times musicians are targeted with loose imitations, likely based on broad genre presets.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
From Observing to Teaching Young children learn a tremendous amount through observation and imitation.
—Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitation
Noun
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For classics that lack CAD designs, the cars can be scanned to make computer models for reproduction.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Uncertainty Factor for the Grizzly Bear Cubs FWP researcher Cecily Costello noted that the timing of the birth aligns with typical grizzly reproduction patterns, as females generally have their first cubs between ages five and six.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Starter Kyle Freeland was nails, and Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak both slipped on the celebratory purple faux fur coat after launching home runs.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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This pair in particular reminds me of a style Anne Hathaway stepped out in with its black faux-leather exterior and silver bit hardware.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Martinez added that the amendment is not needed, as officials with the Maryland Department of Health say that original copies are already kept at the state level when there are changes made to those documents.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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See our top athletes from the 2025-26 boys swimming season, and print your own copy of the PDF below.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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The raids, each the result of unrelated Drug Enforcement Administration investigations that occurred within six hours on Wednesday, targeted large-scale packaging operations, where the synthetic opioid was parceled into glassine envelopes before making its way to the streets.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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And as far as attention to detail, each follow in the footsteps of Amalgam’s miniature Formula 1 replicas and its previous partnerships with Maranello, which include a diminutive 12Cilindri.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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O’Leary’s just been peppering the house manager with questions about her business and admiring the replica of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man that dominates the entryway.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The mission is testing the space capsule's life support system and demonstrating its ability to maneuver during rendezvous and (simulated) docking activities.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Stewart has already started facing hitters in simulated game settings.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Security company Trend Micro has documented that actors who’ve worked on past operations benefiting the North Korean government have used these addresses, particularly in scams involving fake recruiters.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Faces of Death isn’t a remake of the infamous 1978 exploitation landmark, a faux documentary that positioned itself as an anthology of actual carnage (though much of its disturbing footage was fake).—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Such spending flourishes in secrecy, and this year’s artificial rush toward a last-minute deal suggests that more giveaways are coming.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Pasricha also advises her patients to steer clear of foods with artificial sweeteners - often advertised as sugar-free - because they're known to cause diarrhea and bloating.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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