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
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.
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Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Now, other influencers are creating imitations of Shirley’s video in additional states.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
The candy was so popular that other companies created dupes and flavor imitations that were sold across major retailers.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The hostile circumstances in which Marx made his imitations led some to see his dolls as symbols of depravity.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Many have tried to recreate Justin and Britney at the 2001 VMAs, and many have been but cheap imitations.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025
In a global world of imitations and synthetics, fast fashion needs to take a seat on the back burner, and the fashion industry needs to return to the spotlight the use of natural materials that have worked from the dawn of time.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025
Meta’s model leaked just two years ago and seeded an ecosystem of imitations and refinements that moved faster than any licensing system.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
But Swift’s work with Jack Antonoff slipped into a too-reliable throwback synth-pop aesthetic that doesn’t feel fresh after years of iterations and imitations.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Now, other influencers are creating imitations of Shirley’s video in additional states.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
The candy was so popular that other companies created dupes and flavor imitations that were sold across major retailers.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The hostile circumstances in which Marx made his imitations led some to see his dolls as symbols of depravity.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Many have tried to recreate Justin and Britney at the 2001 VMAs, and many have been but cheap imitations.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025
In a global world of imitations and synthetics, fast fashion needs to take a seat on the back burner, and the fashion industry needs to return to the spotlight the use of natural materials that have worked from the dawn of time.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Dec. 2025
Meta’s model leaked just two years ago and seeded an ecosystem of imitations and refinements that moved faster than any licensing system.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
But Swift’s work with Jack Antonoff slipped into a too-reliable throwback synth-pop aesthetic that doesn’t feel fresh after years of iterations and imitations.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitations
Noun
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Midcentury Furniture Keep an eye out for name-brand midcentury furniture—it can sometimes get lost amongst all the cheap reproductions.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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Canvases by Norwegian painter Tyra Tingleff incorporated reproductions of the infamous photos of a nude Le Corbusier, brush in hand.—
Javier Montes,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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The book went into multiple printings and eventually sold over 40,000 copies in its first year, so I was disappointed when the decision was made to repackage it for the paperback edition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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At that time, McVay was looking for fresh ideas that could evolve his offense after many others had adopted copies of it around the league.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Explosive replicas at Boise Airport 2.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The exhibit features 200 artworks, some certified originals lent by private collectors and the rest are replicas.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Imitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitations. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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