as in reproductions
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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Recent Examples of imitations
The wings on either side of the knot are what came before and what came after, models for what Jefferson wrote and imitations of it.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Male lesser goldfinches sing particularly complex songs, which include imitations of other birds' calls.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
This will eventually mean that only tweed made in Donegal will be allowed to be marketed as such, helping to prevent imitations and retain jobs.
—Kissa Castaneda, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
But other times musicians are targeted with loose imitations, likely based on broad genre presets.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Beautiful people are doing good-enough imitations of famous people.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Wiseman was born in Boston, his father a prominent attorney, his mother an administrator at a children's psychiatric ward and a would-be actor who entertained her son with stories and imitations.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
At first, its proliferation seemed to constitute a typical case of Hollywood copycatting; Big Little Lies becomes a smash, wins eight Emmys, begets flimsy imitations that lots of people watch anyway.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Male lesser goldfinches sing particularly complex songs, which include imitations of other birds' calls.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
This will eventually mean that only tweed made in Donegal will be allowed to be marketed as such, helping to prevent imitations and retain jobs.
—Kissa Castaneda, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
But other times musicians are targeted with loose imitations, likely based on broad genre presets.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Beautiful people are doing good-enough imitations of famous people.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Wiseman was born in Boston, his father a prominent attorney, his mother an administrator at a children's psychiatric ward and a would-be actor who entertained her son with stories and imitations.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
At first, its proliferation seemed to constitute a typical case of Hollywood copycatting; Big Little Lies becomes a smash, wins eight Emmys, begets flimsy imitations that lots of people watch anyway.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitations
Noun
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Although trademarks protect against similar reproductions that can confuse consumers, they’re not meant to be utilized as a catch-all protecting every feature of a performer’s brand.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The world of Busytown, the whimsical universe created by Scarry, has also found a new audience thanks to Inciardi Prints' beautiful tiny reproductions available through Ana Inciardi's Mini Print Vending Machines.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Adapted from Kennedy’s beloved books — which have sold more than six million copies — the show follows the elite men’s hockey team at the fictional Briar University in Massachusetts and the women in their lives, with each season revolving around a different love story.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Prosecutors have issued a subpoena seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer at a Palm Beach pharmacy from the start of the year through the end of March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Adult shirts are £85 for replicas, £12o for authentic cuts (closer to what players wear in games), and £130 for the authentic long sleeve version.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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There’s also attention paid to security of digital replicas, acknowledging that the studios need to take measures to protect these scans and data from hacks, leaks, or unauthorized use, even for background actors.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitations. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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