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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Even the cabin bathrooms inspire, with their forest-mimicking color palette, ceiling-to-floor windows, and oodles of storage space for all my toiletries and make-up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Some brand representatives say the products can help kids use their imaginations, inspire creativity, and express individuality, offering them a safe option for mimicking parents and older siblings.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
By mimicking each other’s body poses.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Mead estimates that a comprehensive before-and-after study of dredging and PFAS would take a year, though mimicking the actual dredging might be challenging.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Kelce sarcastically framed his own unremarkable parenting moment as breaking news, mimicking the breathless tone of the TMZ report.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
After scoring what would prove to be the winning goal, 60 minutes in, Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge had celebrated by mimicking a cockerel, Atletico’s mascot.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Aspen, Africa’s biggest drugmaker, is looking to tap into the growing demand for weight-loss treatments in sub-Saharan Africa, where drugs which act as an appetite suppressant by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 are not widely available.
—semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
These systems can detect naval mines and trigger them safely by mimicking the movement and acoustic signals of large ships.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
Even the cabin bathrooms inspire, with their forest-mimicking color palette, ceiling-to-floor windows, and oodles of storage space for all my toiletries and make-up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Some brand representatives say the products can help kids use their imaginations, inspire creativity, and express individuality, offering them a safe option for mimicking parents and older siblings.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
By mimicking each other’s body poses.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Mead estimates that a comprehensive before-and-after study of dredging and PFAS would take a year, though mimicking the actual dredging might be challenging.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Kelce sarcastically framed his own unremarkable parenting moment as breaking news, mimicking the breathless tone of the TMZ report.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
After scoring what would prove to be the winning goal, 60 minutes in, Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge had celebrated by mimicking a cockerel, Atletico’s mascot.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Aspen, Africa’s biggest drugmaker, is looking to tap into the growing demand for weight-loss treatments in sub-Saharan Africa, where drugs which act as an appetite suppressant by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 are not widely available.
—semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicking
Noun
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This convergence is not a crude imitation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And that is exactly why the fixation on recreating her look and imitating her to a T is so misguided.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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The indie movie, which runs a tight 1 hour and 21 minutes, is a perfect example of life imitating art — minus the murder.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Switch 2 can use this tool to improve graphics by emulating a docked experience for original Switch games, but Nintendo notes there are drawbacks.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Growing up raised by her father in South Carolina, Lambert had to teach herself how to do her hair, often emulating the styles of her aunts and older cousins.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those profiles can be used for impersonation scams, phishing attacks or attempts to bypass security questions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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At the top of the list is impersonation of the agency by email, text, and phone.—
CORA LEWIS,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cliffhanger of the previous season, which saw Lister impregnated by his female self from an alternate universe, is dismissed with a pre-episode text crawl parodying Star Wars, which irreverently moved way too fast to read.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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In response, track athlete Alysia Montaño crafted a video in conjunction with the New York Times, parodying Nike’s sponsor’s ad.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The human brain doesn’t achieve intelligence by copying one type of neuron billions of times, but by combining many different specialized cell types and circuits that work together.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trader Joe’s is also facing a legal challenge from Smucker, which has filed a lawsuit accusing it of copying its trademark crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, The Times reported last year.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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True, Shakespeare had added the characters of Touchstone and Jacques, thus mocking the sport of love and misting it in disillusionment; but most of the plot is pure Lodge.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The situation reached a breaking point when Sullivan started mocking and insulting Morgan’s wife, the journalist and author Celia Walden.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the midst of a statistically impressive season, LaMelo Ball is doing it all for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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With its stunning natural surroundings, Lake Como is an idyllic destination to explore with a dog, and the Edition makes doing so in style entirely possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mimicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicking. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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