as in satire
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mimicry
For Michaela, Simone’s mimicry is reassurance that she’s been living in such a glamorous and appealing way that a younger woman couldn’t help but want to be just like her.
—
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The lobster potentially lives on the urchin as a mimicry behavior, when one organism mimics the physical appearance of another for protection or other benefits.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The genre spoofing plays too often like mere mimicry without much wit.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
This cutting-edge use of 3D printing has given researchers a new lens into how mimicry evolves and why some species become expert imposters while others can get away with just a rough resemblance.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mimicry
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The lobster potentially lives on the urchin as a mimicry behavior, when one organism mimics the physical appearance of another for protection or other benefits.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The genre spoofing plays too often like mere mimicry without much wit.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
This cutting-edge use of 3D printing has given researchers a new lens into how mimicry evolves and why some species become expert imposters while others can get away with just a rough resemblance.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mimicry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicry
Noun
-
The late-night sketch show — which began late tonight due to college football — eschewed its typical political satire for a Domingo reunion during its Cold Open, featuring a reprisal by Marcello Hernandez and Carpenter.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
-
The satire debuted to strong reviews at its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and maintained momentum to land its star Nicolas Cage a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a motion picture comedy or musical.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The venue’s intimacy, coupled with a more informal, speakeasy vibe, permeated an award ceremony that was notable for its moments of laughter and easy congeniality.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Hold on to the laughter, hold on to the sparkle, hold on to that spark deep inside that refuses to go out.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Arquette, meanwhile, manages to make Maggie more than a caricature.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
-
The screenplay stumbles the most when trying to render its Gen Z students, often diving too far into caricature.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
That haunting fact shows up in House of McQueen, but for some reason, Cloud and Helfrich turn the moment into a burlesque.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
-
Minnie Tonka, an international burlesque star and Colby's friend, will be flying in from New York to teach a class on comedy and burlesque.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
-
Carter was sitting in her chair, listening to a lesson, when Octavius Johnson, a classmate who had a crush on her, started to fire off insults.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Politico counted 251 instances of derogatory insults in the group chat, interspersed with logistical conversations about social media strategies and collecting votes.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mimicry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicry. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share