Synonyms of mimics

mimics 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of mimic

1

as in imitates

to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of

the comedian was famous for mimicking the President's distinctive lisp

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitates
• parodies
• mocks
• does
• spoofs
• emulates
• simulates
• sends up
• caricatures
• reproduces
• burlesques
• performs
• plays
• travesties
• ridicules
• satirizes
• replicates
• pretends
• enhances
• lampoons
• derides
• feigns
• exaggerates
• acts
• embellishes
• stretches
• parrots
• amplifies
• elaborates
• monkeys
• expands
• apes
• duplicates
• magnifies
• overstates
• dissembles
• personates
• pads
• embroiders
• impersonates
• mimes
• plays up
• counterfeits
• pasquinades
• overdraws
• fleshes (out)
• enlarges (on or upon)
• pantomimes
• shams
• gibes
• fakes
• puts on
• copycats

2

as in emulates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitates
• emulates
• copies
• mocks
• repeats
• mimes
• echoes
• apes
• performs
• parodies
• plays
• copycats
• lampoons
• impersonates
• caricatures
• burlesques
• travesties
• pantomimes
• reechos
• dittos

mimics

2 of 2

noun

plural of mimic

1

as in personators

a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect

a gifted mimic who can do a terrific imitation of anyone's voice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• personators
• performers
• actors
• imitators
• impressionists
• entertainers
• impersonators
• echoes
• parodists
• mimes
• mockers
• parrots
• lampooners
• caricaturists
• pantomimists
• rubber stamps
• mimers
• pantomimes
• burlesquers
• satirists
• players
• mummers
• copycats
• apes
• troupers

2

as in mimes

an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements

a mimic in black clothes and white facial makeup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mimes
• performers
• pantomimes
• pantomimists
• clowns
• mummers
• entertainers
• players
• imitators
• impressionists
• apers
• buskers
• impersonators
• pantaloons
• troupers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mimics

Verb

Batlló, Antoni Gaudí masterpiece whose roof arch mimics a dragon’s back]. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Opened in 2014 after partnering with Wisconsin engineers and sourcing French equipment, the facility closely mimics traditional European aging environments. — Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

The third hormone that retatrutide mimics, glucagon, is a hormone that promotes fat burning, even at rest. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Time is running out for a Republican Party led astray by a president whose treacherous behavior mimics those assigned to the lowest level of Dante’s hell. — Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

The sky lounge’s roof mimics a car’s cockpit, with a lounge and a Jacuzzi settled underneath. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

The result is weightless all-day volume that mimics that of hair on the much thicker side, and hairstylist Becca Kraeger swears by it for adding fullness and bounce to natural curls without weighing them down. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Instead of following the industry trend of bigger batteries and more power, Lectric’s new bike targets commuters who require agility, ease of storage and a ride that mimics a traditional bicycle rather than a heavy moped. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

Semaglutide mimics its activity by activating GLP-1 receptors in the body. — Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Noun

Made from porous nickel pyrophosphate (Ni2P2O7), an advanced nanomaterial, the memristor senses humidity and mimics functions associated with biological memory. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

In design reviews, require product owners to specify which consumer or internal patterns the new workflow mimics; adjust UI labels and steps to match those mental models. — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The sounds green noise mimics do have some research behind them, though. — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026

White felt along the bottom mimics snow, the whole setup bringing cozy holiday vibes to every meal. — Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Nov. 2025

These creatures are also notoriously talented mimics, as can be observed from the clip, and quick learners. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025