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
Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
The legislation spawned imitation by Republicans from Virginia to Kansas, but little consideration that most Americans probably thought both sides had good points to make.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
That includes the obnoxious power strip, the slinky of cords coiled like a bad habit, and the dozens of imitation wireless chargers that still lean on cable spaghetti hidden under the table.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Tim said in one of those videos that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
—David MacK, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
An imitation gun was recovered from the young suspects — but not the knife, police sources told the Daily News.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
The legislation spawned imitation by Republicans from Virginia to Kansas, but little consideration that most Americans probably thought both sides had good points to make.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
That includes the obnoxious power strip, the slinky of cords coiled like a bad habit, and the dozens of imitation wireless chargers that still lean on cable spaghetti hidden under the table.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Tim said in one of those videos that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
—David MacK, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitation
Noun
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Schnuelle had a degree in veterinary medicine with areas of clinical emphasis in dairy production medicine, bovine embryology, and canine reproduction, according to Auburn University's website.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her father took her to the museum; her mother bought her reproduction posters, books, and art supplies.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Subtle bits of faux wheat give it additional texture, and there’s an attached loop in the back for easy hanging.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pair the duo with fairy lights, a thin linen runner, and more faux foliage to create a stunning seasonal scene.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The panel's agenda for Tuesday's meeting includes a copy of the citizen complaint.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
8 Sep. 2025
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The worst was yet to come, in the shape of the Baines note, a copy of which was forwarded to the Queen.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The drugs included protonitazene and metonitazene, two synthetic opioids with respective potencies of 100 and 200 times more powerful than morphine, court documents say.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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By transforming ethanol into synthetic oils that can serve as HEFA feedstocks, the company’s technology could diversify and strengthen SAF production.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Creator @tinalemac shared her step-by-step process for transforming a plain IKEA mirror into a high-end replica using nothing more than tin foil and air-dry clay.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Acutis' tomb in Assisi—his body displayed in a wax replica and dressed in casual clothes and sneakers—has become a major pilgrimage site, and relics associated with him have toured internationally.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Non-linear conversational branching is just one more feature to remind you that an AI chatbot's simulated perspective is mutable, changeable, and highly guided by your own inputs in addition to the training data that forged its underlying neural network.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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The team tested the attacks on a simulated server, Windows PC, and Raspberry Pi device and found that AI-powered ransomware often succeeded in generating and carrying out the malicious instructions.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Federal Trade Commission issued an alert earlier in 2025 to encourage parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with responding to a fake text.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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To make Reen feel comfortable and truly welcomed, Long’s entire extended family wore fake tattoo sleeves to the reunion.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Just a straight, artificial line.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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On Wall Street, Friday’s heaviest weight on the stock market was Nvidia, the chip company that’s become the face of the artificial-intelligence boom.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Imitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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