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

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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

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mimics

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of mimics
Verb
The unexpected nature of the photographs mimics the discovery of what lies on the open road. — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Novo Nordisk's semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy, mimics only GLP-1. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 July 2026 View gallery - 6 images A Swedish device that mimics the human heart to turn ocean swells into electricity has just cleared a hurdle that's kept wave power sidelined for decades. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 Quadcopters remain highly visible because their bulky central bodies stay completely stationary while only rotors spin, but the Phantom Twist mimics a fast-spinning ceiling fan. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 These pants have a flat waistband — in both the front and back — and a look that mimics a faux hook-and-eye closure. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 And each office door mimics a storefront similar to shopping arcade structures. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 The condition can come on suddenly and often mimics other serious health conditions. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 July 2026 This, however, perfectly mimics the way my skin naturally tans. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimics
  1. imitates
  2. emulates
  3. performers
  4. mimes
  5. mocks
  6. copies
  7. actors
  8. pantomimes
Verb
  • Sometimes life imitates art, but other times, art imitates life.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Definition of imitates
Verb
  • 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
  • Virgin with Codex emulates the original painting’s translucent hair.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Definition of emulates
Noun
  • 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
Definition of performers
Noun
  • Demoustier holds her nose and mimes gagging.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of mimes
Verb
  • By and large, the General Assembly mocks his policy proposals and ignores his leadership.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026
  • Too often international agencies are established with seemingly noble purposes but end up descending into blatant politicization that mocks their original intent.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of mocks
Verb
  • The malware then copies itself into the Mac's Library cache folder.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • This rapid method copies the parasite’s genetic material until there’s enough to detect, rather than trying to grow the organism.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of copies
Noun
  • The actors also showcased their talent by performing scenes from the show, in tandem with clips projected onto the big panel screens for audiences.
    — Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
  • But after the actors were done eating the wings of death, the pair stood up to shoot promotional material with host Sean Evans.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of actors
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of pantomimes

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