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
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Instead, the site displays a full-screen imitation of Google's familiar reCAPTCHA box.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
OpenAI maintain it was not meant to be an imitation of the actress.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Prep Crab Mixture In a medium bowl combine imitation crab, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and white pepper; mix well.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
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Noun
These included cooked shrimp, grilled chicken, imitation crab salad and spicy tuna.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Instead, the site displays a full-screen imitation of Google's familiar reCAPTCHA box.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
OpenAI maintain it was not meant to be an imitation of the actress.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Prep Crab Mixture In a medium bowl combine imitation crab, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and white pepper; mix well.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitation
Noun
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The drivers are housed in an acoustic chamber that is purpose-built to optimize human voice reproduction so it’s suited to vocals, podcasts, audiobooks and expressive music.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Neem oil may also interfere with insect reproduction.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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There are epic style moments in the new series, including one segment where Ashanti wears a white faux fur coat.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Amid all the showmanship on Thursday, hosted by a faux Austin Powers, there will be retro music and dancing.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Luminate reports that during the most recent tracking period — which is when people learned of Wilson’s passing — the song sold just under 4,200 copies.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Selling 95,000 copies of DESIRE: UNLEASH in the U.S., the boy band also scored a No. 3 debut on the Billboard 200, marking its eighth entry on the chart and its fifth top 10 album.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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In Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa decided to ban synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, forcing millions of Sri Lanka’s farmers to go organic.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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What interests Johnstone here is how biological and synthetic beings blend together.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Its rebirth began as a digital model in The Golf Club video game and was brought to life in the sandy soil of central Wisconsin—now a near-exact replica.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In collaboration with The Intel Lab, Orion Intel created a 3D replica of the plant.—
Jeff Goertzen,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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McMahon looked down on what wrestling had been, events where storytelling took place in the ring through simulated fights.—
Marc Raimondi
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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The Field Day gives radio operators a chance to test their skills under simulated emergency conditions using only alternative power sources such as solar panels, batteries and generators.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Already, misinformation campaigns and fake news challenge our ability to discern truth.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Avoiding secondary scams Marilyn’s story also highlights a second danger of fake support numbers and remote access scams.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Even as the key date approaches, a close reading of the Kansas law makes clear that the deadline is largely artificial.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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Both California and West Virginia have recently banned artificial dyes in foods served in schools.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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“Imitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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