1
as in imitating
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 emulating
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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Recent Examples of mimicking
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Performing stand-up since the age of 15, Nasso first discovered his knack for impressions while mimicking SpongeBob and Shrek characters as a mustachioed, 160-pound 10-year-old boy.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
After a brief struggle for traction, the robot regained control by crouching slightly, mimicking a human posture to exert force.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Instead of a loud, blaring alarm, Hatch gets you up with soothing sounds and a light that gradually gets brighter, mimicking the sun.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Fabrics have scratched surfaces, mimicking digital glitches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Sustainable gardening is an environmentally friendly approach that protects the earth and its inhabitants by mimicking natural ecosystems, minimizing waste and conserving resources.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
The legend of Stetson Bennett began at Georgia with stories of his prowess as a scout-team quarterback before a Playoff game, mimicking Baker Mayfield and dicing up the Georgia defense.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
While not explicitly mimicking their moves, from scuttling to pounces the choreography does have a vigor that drives friendly and fierce moves into the fantastic.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Join me in mimicking Markle’s smart layering trick by shopping for similar tops, sweaters, hats, and jeans.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Performing stand-up since the age of 15, Nasso first discovered his knack for impressions while mimicking SpongeBob and Shrek characters as a mustachioed, 160-pound 10-year-old boy.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
After a brief struggle for traction, the robot regained control by crouching slightly, mimicking a human posture to exert force.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Instead of a loud, blaring alarm, Hatch gets you up with soothing sounds and a light that gradually gets brighter, mimicking the sun.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Fabrics have scratched surfaces, mimicking digital glitches.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Sustainable gardening is an environmentally friendly approach that protects the earth and its inhabitants by mimicking natural ecosystems, minimizing waste and conserving resources.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
The legend of Stetson Bennett began at Georgia with stories of his prowess as a scout-team quarterback before a Playoff game, mimicking Baker Mayfield and dicing up the Georgia defense.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
While not explicitly mimicking their moves, from scuttling to pounces the choreography does have a vigor that drives friendly and fierce moves into the fantastic.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicking
Noun
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Sushi knives and utensils were found with organic debris, and imitation crab meat was found unrefrigerated.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Even his imitation of 20th-century leadership lacks a certain verve.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Maybe that was just art-making imitating life.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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How does this help democracy, imitating what Texas is doing?—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kendall Jenner followed suit in 2023, emulating the blonde bombshell in her iconic 1953 Life photoshoot for Halloween.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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From past to present, Brandy remains a style icon worth emulating.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In theory, it’s designed to prevent impersonation.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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What stays with us is a sense not of impersonation but of surplus feeling.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This Halloween, the two-time Emmy Award-winning host is paying tribute to scary singles by parodying popular television dating shows of the past — and dressing as their male hosts.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Meta/Facebook has rolled out engaging bots, parodying famous personas such as Jane Austen; Snapchat has offered a chatbot to individual users.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Funyyzo Wide-Leg Pants Inspired by Kelly Clarkson Or, consider copying Clarkson’s red-hot look with these vibrant pants that have amassed more than 5,100 perfect ratings.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Marasco has accused Swift and her co-defendants of copying her poetry in lyrics and visuals from multiple albums, including , , and .—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The president has spent much of the shutdown mocking Democrats, posting videos of House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in a Mexican sombrero.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Netflix’s true-crime documentaries have a recognizable sheen to them—the streamer even released a comedy series mocking its take on the genre.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hi hi hello, how is everyone doing this lovely Sunday?—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Oct. 2025
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In Atlanta in 2018, young tight end Austin Hooper learned that Paulsen was also doing scouting reports on tight ends who were upcoming draft prospects for the staff and for his agent.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mimicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicking. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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