Synonyms of imitation

imitation 1 of 2

noun

as in reproduction

something that is made to look exactly like something else

challenged me to tell the real roses from the silk imitations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reproduction
• copy
• replica
• version
• clone
• duplicate
• replication
• mock
• facsimile
• dupe
• duplication
• carbon
• reduplication
• carbon copy
• dummy
• simulation
• reconstruction
• counterfeit
• miniature
• forgery
• fake
• knockoff
• phoney
• rubber stamp
• rip-off
• approximation
• impression
• likeness
• print
• sham
• re-creation
• image
• semblance
• reincarnation
• phony
• mock-up
• spare
• imprint
• extra
• shadow
• reserve

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prototype
• original
• archetype

imitation

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adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faux
• synthetic
• simulated
• fake
• artificial
• imitative
• dummy
• false
• mock
• mimic
• substitute
• ersatz
• manufactured
• counterfeit
• factitious
• pretend
• designer
• bogus
• sham
• process
• man-made
• deceptive
• cultured
• unauthentic
• manipulated
• engineered
• fabricated
• forged
• pseudo
• adulterated
• misleading
• fraudulent
• phoney
• concocted
• phony
• feigned
• doctored
• spurious
• pinchbeck
• affected
• tampered (with)
• fudged
• juggled
• brummagem

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• real
• natural
• genuine
• true
• authentic
• legitimate
• bona fide
• valuable
• quality
• pure
• premium
• unadulterated