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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
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Outraged critics say swapping AIPAC for Jews mimics the world's oldest antisemitic conspiracy theories, putting a terrifying target on Jewish backs.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Similar to aromatherapy, this relief comes in the form of a mist or spray that mimics a mother’s natural pheromones to offer a sense of safety and protection.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Mounjaro mimics two hormones that occur naturally in the body, which regulate blood sugar and appetite; the medication slows down gastric emptying and helps the pancreas release insulin as blood sugar rises.
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Clare Coulson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Spritzing your skin with cool water from a plant-mister creates evaporative cooling that mimics sweat and can drop your body temperature quickly.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The Air Force 1 ’01 mimics the shape and feel of the sneaker’s early 2000s construction down to the Swoosh placement, silhouette and even the height of the ankle collar.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Rust mimics the rich warmth that naturally develops after time in the sun.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The diversity of plant heights mimics what’s found in a forest and, as a bonus, offers better wildlife habitat.
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Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2026
Guy Yehiav,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The sounds green noise mimics do have some research behind them, though.
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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.
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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.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
That skill mimics mortality, Lee said, with the Chinese firm calling it another step toward fully autonomous machines capable of working 24/7.
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Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Outraged critics say swapping AIPAC for Jews mimics the world's oldest antisemitic conspiracy theories, putting a terrifying target on Jewish backs.
—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Similar to aromatherapy, this relief comes in the form of a mist or spray that mimics a mother’s natural pheromones to offer a sense of safety and protection.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Mounjaro mimics two hormones that occur naturally in the body, which regulate blood sugar and appetite; the medication slows down gastric emptying and helps the pancreas release insulin as blood sugar rises.
—
Clare Coulson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Spritzing your skin with cool water from a plant-mister creates evaporative cooling that mimics sweat and can drop your body temperature quickly.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The Air Force 1 ’01 mimics the shape and feel of the sneaker’s early 2000s construction down to the Swoosh placement, silhouette and even the height of the ankle collar.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Rust mimics the rich warmth that naturally develops after time in the sun.
—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The diversity of plant heights mimics what’s found in a forest and, as a bonus, offers better wildlife habitat.
—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 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.
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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
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The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says.
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My mother imitates me, then converts the word into a pair of Korean syllables that sound most like the German.
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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.
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Virgin with Codex emulates the original painting’s translucent hair.
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Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.
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Demoustier holds her nose and mimes gagging.
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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.
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One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
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The group openly mocks Jesus Christ and many Christian and Catholic traditions.
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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.
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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.
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The film will show on Thursday at the Frida Cinema as part of its ongoing Nu-Classics series, along with a conversation between actors and online personalities Maggie Mae Fish and Abigail Thorn.
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Ever wonder how actors recreate a cargo plane plummeting to the ground?
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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.
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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.
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“Mimics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimics. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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