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Recent Examples of mimicry
Comedian Pulkit Mani performed a sharp mimicry of Modi's exuberance and awkward hugs while meeting world leaders.
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
This too was an act of mimicry.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
Leaf mimicry is an especially clever form of camouflage.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Butterfly mimicry evolves faster near the equator.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
This too was an act of mimicry.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
Leaf mimicry is an especially clever form of camouflage.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Butterfly mimicry evolves faster near the equator.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicry
Noun
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Expect delights in French humor and satire, drawing inspiration from the beloved French comic series Astérix and its ancient Western European setting.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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The satire was fictitious and its intent only humorous.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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And as for the showstopping pelican, the frog erupts out of its beak right on cue, a moment that indeed inspires a round of laughter and childlike awe.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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As Margo’s laughter turns into anxious tears, Shyanne tenderly cradles her in her lap, staying fully present for her daughter in her moment of need.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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In 1856, the body of what is thought to have been the first gorilla to reach Europe was purchased by a travel writer, taxidermist, and showman who transformed it into a bizarre caricature of Martin Luther—the facial expressions were supposed to be similar.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
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The filmmaker also wanted to steer clear of caricatures on either side of the conflict.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Gay 90’s A downtown Minneapolis institution since the 1970s, this burlesque and LGBTQ+ friendly nightclub hosts entertaining, cabaret-style shows by drag performers on Friday and Saturday nights.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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By Margaret Littman May 20, 2025 How to Throw a Perfect Bachelorette Party in New Orleans From burlesque to jazz brunch, here's everything to add to the itinerary—and ideas on where to stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The blowout loss would’ve been enough agony, but there were injuries to match the insult.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Adding insult to injury, Hasna accuses Meriem of using her body to get a cushier, better paying job as maid inside the boss’ luxurious home.—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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“Mimicry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicry. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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