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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
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
This rotation mimics the natural migration of wild bison and keeps the pastures from being overgrazed.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
This layering trick mimics how plants grow in nature, where ground covers, shrubs and taller specimens share space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Another popular belief is that the pounding of the raindrops on the ground mimics the sound of moles hunting for food, and the worms flee to escape being on the mole’s menu.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
In beautiful natural environments, choose drapery that mimics the great outdoors.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
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
This rotation mimics the natural migration of wild bison and keeps the pastures from being overgrazed.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
This layering trick mimics how plants grow in nature, where ground covers, shrubs and taller specimens share space.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Another popular belief is that the pounding of the raindrops on the ground mimics the sound of moles hunting for food, and the worms flee to escape being on the mole’s menu.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
In beautiful natural environments, choose drapery that mimics the great outdoors.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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 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
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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
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Following film was a full run on the team’s NBA floor rather than the practice facility, which better emulates a game feel.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the site recommends a homemade mixture consisting of four parts water to one part sugar, which emulates the amount of sugar naturally found in nectar.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
22 Mar. 2026
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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.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Rae’s setup was meticulous, maximalist, and totally unified—the boa made of hundred-dollar bills, the backup dancers who looked vaguely like mimes, the scaffolding that suggested Moulin Rouge!—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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But her desperation seems exposed at Cupertino, too, where Little Tim mocks her for her dim suggestion that psychotherapists be deployed to the company’s Guangzhou factory to cool down a labor crisis.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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While most of Hell mocks her goal, her devoted partner Vaggi, and their first test subject, adult-film star Angel Dust, stick by her side.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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On a party count, that is 4-3 for the Dems and the one-for-you, one-for-me bipartisan staffing copies the Board of Elections.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Every time the virus copies itself inside a cell, its genetic material mutates.—
Kyle B. Enfield,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Nov. 2025
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Ben Hania’s film before that, 2020’s Oscar-nominated The Man Who Sold His Skin, parodies the art world’s fetishization of refugees.—
Alexander Durie,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Newsom has been trying to raise his national profile, adopting a combative style that parodies Trump’s social media strategy with similar all-caps posts, memes and merchandise.—
Adriana Gomez Licon,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Mimics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimics. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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