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

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

In the scene the young girl stares in a mirror near the urns, and the Deadite Ellie appears in the reflection and mimics the girl’s moves. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Contreras’ hard play on the field mimics his intensity behind the scenes, something his young teammates have noticed. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Working with Studio Massket, the Japanese animation studio known for its work on Attack on Titan and Lycoris Recoil, Shapefarm mimics retro sci-fi anime. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 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