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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
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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
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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
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as in mimes
an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements
a mimic in black clothes and white facial makeup
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Recent Examples of mimics
Omar Kardoudi
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
While the Sagrada Familia is his most famous work, Gaudi is well known for Park Güell, completed between 1900 and 1913, which features many of his iconic motifs, Casa Batlló, and the apartment building Casa Milà, which is mimics a wave.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
The photo of Williams mimics his remarkable fourth-and-8 pass to Rome Odunze against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC wild-card round that helped the Bears secure the victory.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The team has found that a wide range of unrelated fish species have independently evolved the same basic walking gait, which essentially mimics a swimming motion on land, according to a statement.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Washing machines have evolved, and many now offer a cycle that mimics hand-washing.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
The voice that mimics them and authorizes a wire transfer.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This concrete planter mimics the look of a loose summer garden with lantanas, ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ coneflowers, and autumn ferns spilling out while ‘Alabama Crimson’ honeysuckle and ‘Gilded Sun’ roses add height.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
The gondola mimics the sensation of floating above the ground while delivering a smoother, faster, and more immersive ride.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
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
Verb
The researchers placed the micro satellite on a magnetic levitation platform – essentially a MagLev track that mimics the weightlessness of space – and fired the thrusters remotely at varying voltage levels, watching the satellite spin like a slow-motion top.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
While the Sagrada Familia is his most famous work, Gaudi is well known for Park Güell, completed between 1900 and 1913, which features many of his iconic motifs, Casa Batlló, and the apartment building Casa Milà, which is mimics a wave.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
The photo of Williams mimics his remarkable fourth-and-8 pass to Rome Odunze against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC wild-card round that helped the Bears secure the victory.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The team has found that a wide range of unrelated fish species have independently evolved the same basic walking gait, which essentially mimics a swimming motion on land, according to a statement.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Washing machines have evolved, and many now offer a cycle that mimics hand-washing.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
The voice that mimics them and authorizes a wire transfer.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This concrete planter mimics the look of a loose summer garden with lantanas, ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ coneflowers, and autumn ferns spilling out while ‘Alabama Crimson’ honeysuckle and ‘Gilded Sun’ roses add height.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
The gondola mimics the sensation of floating above the ground while delivering a smoother, faster, and more immersive ride.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimics
Verb
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But neither painting nor photography imitates nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Like most creative endeavors, art imitates life at Monse.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Like many performance EVs attempting to address the absence of combustion-engine noise, Genesis has also developed a bespoke electric Active Sound Design system to create a soundtrack that emulates an ICE vehicle.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Virgin with Codex emulates the original painting’s translucent hair.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
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Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Demoustier holds her nose and mimes gagging.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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In person, the audience sips cocktails and witnesses top-notch side acts that cleanse the palate between improv blocks, with a mix of nationally touring stand-up, mimes, musicians and more.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is demanding all copies of Unethical Hoops, a new Operation-style board game that mocks his foul-drawing reputation, be destroyed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The technology copies tone, speech patterns, and accents closely enough that many people can't tell the difference between a real voice and a fake one.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The logic behind the format essentially copies what Spotify has done with podcasts, which is shorter listens leading to longer-form engagement over time.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The genre by definition requires re-enactments, and does the act of gathering a bunch actors and going to Tehran (or Morocco) give more credibility to the project than having a computer do it?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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The actors reunited to celebrate an important milestone in the life of their 18-year-old daughter, Lola Momoa, who graduated from high school.—
Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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Talkative characters like the froggish Mallow and even Bowser himself are motor-mouthed and sarcastic, nigglingly mocking Mario for his inability to speak in anything other than nods and pantomimes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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Disney then filmed Kerry's movements, reactions, and pantomimes, complete with props but without any dialogue to work with, over the course of nine months.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Nov. 2025
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“Mimics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimics. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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