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as in to imitate
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
the comedian was famous for mimicking the President's distinctive lisp
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as in to emulate
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
began to learn their language by mimicking the sounds they made
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as in simulated
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
police were concerned that the mimic gun, although intended only as a toy, might be confused with the real thing in certain situations
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as in imitative
using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model
a mimic battle fought by kids playing around in the schoolyard
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as in imitator
a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect
a gifted mimic who can do a terrific imitation of anyone's voice
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as in mime
an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements
a mimic in black clothes and white facial makeup
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Recent Examples of mimic
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
There’s some kind of level of the unexpected or the surprise or the fortuitous, that sort of mimics what to me, life is like.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The utilization of images and mimics has rendered social engineering and phishing attacks more accessible.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Verb
Common notes in skin scents include musks, ambers, and synthetic molecules like Iso E Super or ambrox, which mimic the warm, comforting smell of skin.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
There’s some kind of level of the unexpected or the surprise or the fortuitous, that sort of mimics what to me, life is like.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
These creatures are also notoriously talented mimics, as can be observed from the clip, and quick learners.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The utilization of images and mimics has rendered social engineering and phishing attacks more accessible.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimic
Verb
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James said while walking through the venue, imitating her excitement.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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When anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois took over CBS Evening News last year, part of the network’s strategy was to imitate a local news format, with a genial cast of personalities reporting from the field.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Snag it in black to emulate Aniston or choose from four other versatile colors including burgundy and heather gray.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Because if Philly can emulate any of its offensive firepower from a season ago, its defense is absolutely still a championship-caliber one.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Flywing built multiplayer interaction into the system, allowing users to fly together in formation or engage in simulated combat scenarios.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The project started with a simulated takeoff and concluded with a simulated splashdown.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Since then, whenever new tools to crank out communications have become available, somebody has flooded the zone with the fastest, most imitative material that could garner attention.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Nov. 2025
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It may be borrowed or coined, named after a person, inspired by a place or imitative of a sound.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The success spurred other companies to open their models and shifted perceptions of China’s AI landscape from imitator to innovator.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Dec. 2025
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Despite many aspirants and imitators, there really hasn’t been anything like it since.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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When asked whether Shedeur would take snaps in the game, Shilo responded with his brother's viral mime routine.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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After the news broke, Sanders, selected by the Browns with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round, appeared to be joking with reporters about it and pretended to be a mime while reporters tried to get his thoughts on the team's QB move.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The scene came in a fictional segment parodying Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead in which Maggie defends her architectural talents after her daycare teacher punishes her for making beautiful structures from building blocks.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Dec. 2025
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Grande, who has been featured as a musical guest twice (once as part of her double-duty in 2016), sang, parodied and disappeared into characters all through the night, flexing her skillset as a host who’s game to try on costumes no matter how ridiculous, impressions no matter how far-fetched.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This, however, poses a major problem in other fields, as the data cannot be copied without corrupting it.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Court decisions, state laws and licensing contracts are other sources of protection against a team’s name and logo being copied without consent.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Mimic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimic. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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