Synonyms of mimics

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitates
• parodies
• mocks
• does
• spoofs
• emulates
• simulates
• sends up
• caricatures
• reproduces
• burlesques
• performs
• plays
• travesties
• ridicules
• satirizes
• replicates
• pretends
• enhances
• lampoons
• derides
• feigns
• exaggerates
• acts
• embellishes
• stretches
• parrots
• amplifies
• elaborates
• monkeys
• expands
• apes
• duplicates
• magnifies
• overstates
• dissembles
• personates
• pads
• embroiders
• impersonates
• mimes
• plays up
• counterfeits
• pasquinades
• overdraws
• fleshes (out)
• enlarges (on or upon)
• pantomimes
• shams
• gibes
• fakes
• puts on
• copycats

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitates
• emulates
• copies
• mocks
• repeats
• mimes
• echoes
• apes
• performs
• parodies
• plays
• copycats
• lampoons
• impersonates
• caricatures
• burlesques
• travesties
• pantomimes
• reechos
• dittos

mimics

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• personators
• performers
• actors
• imitators
• impressionists
• entertainers
• impersonators
• echoes
• parodists
• mimes
• mockers
• parrots
• lampooners
• caricaturists
• pantomimists
• rubber stamps
• mimers
• pantomimes
• burlesquers
• satirists
• players
• mummers
• copycats
• apes
• troupers

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mimes
• performers
• pantomimes
• pantomimists
• clowns
• mummers
• entertainers
• players
• imitators
• impressionists
• apers
• buskers
• impersonators
• pantaloons
• troupers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mimics

Verb

The result is weightless all-day volume that mimics that of hair on the much thicker side, and hairstylist Becca Kraeger swears by it for adding fullness and bounce to natural curls without weighing them down. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Instead of following the industry trend of bigger batteries and more power, Lectric’s new bike targets commuters who require agility, ease of storage and a ride that mimics a traditional bicycle rather than a heavy moped. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

Semaglutide mimics its activity by activating GLP-1 receptors in the body. — Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

The device, known as a neuristor, mimics certain electrical switching behaviors of biological neurons. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

The s and z sounds of cedar scent, soothed, breeze, petals, pads, crossed, shore, and small create a peaceful line of sound that mimics the smooth flow of a river. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

In fact, they aren’t made of glass at all; they’re made of polycarbonate, a plastic material that mimics the look of a wonky funhouse reflector, to prevent people from shattering the surface and using broken shards as weapons. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

The researchers injected mice with varying doses of CP55940, a synthetic cannabinoid that mimics the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol, or TCH, the main psychoactive compound in weed. — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026

Unlock packages the agreements and sells them as securitized debt instruments on Wall Street, another way the product mimics mortgage debt. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Noun

Made from porous nickel pyrophosphate (Ni2P2O7), an advanced nanomaterial, the memristor senses humidity and mimics functions associated with biological memory. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

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