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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
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
Researchers have developed a super agile robot that can shapeshift using a special electro-morphing gel, mimicking the fluidity and adaptability of the comic book anti-hero Venom.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
When threatened, gopher snakes often flatten their heads and hiss loudly, mimicking rattlesnakes to deter predators.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 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
Sea, Poison is circuitous, mimicking the experience of mystery ailments, the bureaucracy of medical care, and its endless wormholes.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Also, for the first time in its 65-year-old history, the restaurant is releasing a jingle mimicking its name performed by country star Shaboozey.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Researchers have developed a super agile robot that can shapeshift using a special electro-morphing gel, mimicking the fluidity and adaptability of the comic book anti-hero Venom.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
When threatened, gopher snakes often flatten their heads and hiss loudly, mimicking rattlesnakes to deter predators.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 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
Sea, Poison is circuitous, mimicking the experience of mystery ailments, the bureaucracy of medical care, and its endless wormholes.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Also, for the first time in its 65-year-old history, the restaurant is releasing a jingle mimicking its name performed by country star Shaboozey.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicking
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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From past to present, Brandy remains a style icon worth emulating.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Various intoxicating products are marketed in colorful packaging emulating popular candy brands.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And don't just take it as a cheap imitation of the Italian legend; rather, a worthy alternative that is now available Stateside!—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
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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,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After the relationship between Swift and Kelce went public, Pomeroy made a video parodying a day in her life, hearing her name around Kansas City.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
20 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
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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Some are clearly ironic, but the line between blind devotion and mocking derision is seriously mangled.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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The video, which has racked up tens of millions of views on social media, was widely interpreted as mocking the death of Kirk, who was assassinated by a shot through the neck last month.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 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
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“Mimicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicking. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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