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

Robot depth vision The new stereo vision algorithm allows humanoid robots to calculate depth using a camera arrangement that more closely mimics human vision. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Fresno chiles are perky with heat, while fresh cilantro mimics the bright herbaceousness of a fresh salsa. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Active starter better mimics the slow rise leavening action of yeast (in breads and rolls) versus quick acting leaveners like baking soda and powder. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026

The casting of Lavernhe and Lottin is particularly inspired, as the two performers bring an affect to these characters that mimics the story’s dynamic. — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

But in the center of the flower is a structure that mimics the fly. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

Jump to Nutrition Facts Cream of tartar gives the cookies their signature snickerdoodle tang, while coconut oil mimics the flavor and texture of vegetable shortening, another traditional ingredient in snickerdoodles. — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026

The Charles-and-Magneto dynamic is so titanic that this franchise generally, and X-Men ’97 specifically, mimics its beats with various other pairs of characters. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

Bündchen leans down in the image, holding her hands on two weights with a resistance band wrapped around her legs, as her son mimics her, similarly bending down while also putting his hands on the workout tools. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 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