Thesaurus results for MIMICS

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mimic

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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mimics

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noun

plural of mimic

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

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But after seemingly finding the quarterback in Jaxson Dart and bringing in veteran head coach John Harbaugh, fans can only hope that one of the darkest eras in franchise history, one that closely mimics a playoff drought from 1964 to 1980, is in the rearview mirror. —

Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 The challenge is that HS closely mimics more common skin concerns. —

Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026 For shoppers comparing the field, the differences come down to fiber content, sweetener type, juice percentage and how closely the drink mimics traditional soda versus a fruit-forward functional beverage. —

Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026 Its new 7-inch Paperwhite display is a speed demon, offering 25% faster page turns and a higher contrast ratio that mimics real ink on paper. —

Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 May 2026 Clustering containers in a way that utilizes varying plant types and heights in a way that mimics the verticality of natural habits isn’t strictly about aesthetics. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Choose a shade that mimics your natural lip tone but sits one degree deeper, and reach for a formula buttery enough to blend smoothly into skin. —

Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026 Tina Ramchandani Creative set up a pair of upholstered sofas around a concrete fire pit in this spacious New York State backyard pool area that includes multiple seating areas and a small pool house that mimics the style of the main house. —

Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026 The real grass is a hybrid that more closely mimics professional soccer pitches around the world. —

Irene Wright, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

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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

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The pieces are all made from fade- and weather-resistant poly material, which even imitates the look of wood grain for a more stylish finish.

— Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Aristotle said that art imitates nature (ars imitatur naturam), and for centuries, many artists sought to imitate their subjects as realistically as possible.

— Andrey Mir, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026