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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Scenic designer Matthew Herman created a rectangular center stage with LED panel lighting by Sammy Webster that mimics the flourescent office lights of the past but explodes with color in a surprise dancing-on-the-tables scene. —

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy contain semaglutide, which mimics a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1. —

Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026 Sennheiser Headphones Deals The Sennheiser HD 599 SE is a staple for audiophiles who like a natural, spacious soundscape that mimics a live performance. —

Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026 The breakthrough by a team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) mimics how bats rely on simple echolocation to move through dark, cluttered environments with minimal neural processing. —

Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026 Along with this wizardry, the serum mimics the effects of injectables like Botox to improve overall firmness and elasticity, as well as to tighten and lift skin in the short and long term. —

Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Mar. 2026 Analyses of the Grok chatbot have found that its language often mimics that of the man behind its development, Elon Musk. —

Vauhini Vara, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 It’s infused with shine-enhancing vitamin B5 and strengthening biotin and coconut oil, for beautiful bounce that mimics a salon blowout. —

Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026 Its namesake ingredient, the patented Phytomelatonin Extract, mimics melatonin’s natural activity in the skin. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026

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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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Whether or not life imitates art remains to be seen.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Patagonia’s proprietary synthetic fill imitates down’s structure by spinning air-trapping microfilaments around a central fiber and requires fewer stabilizing seams and baffles than down.

— Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026