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
• jibes
• duplicates
• apes
• 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
• echos
• echoes
• mimes
• parodists
• 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

Some say this combination mimics the effects of pre-workout supplements, which are meant to enhance physical performance and energy levels when exercising. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025

The rub of brown sugar, paprika, onion, garlic, and other savory spices mimics the flavors from your favorite taco and fajita seasoning. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025

This program also features pianist Orion Weiss playing Dohnányi's Variations on a Nursery Tune, which playfully mimics many of his fellow composers. —Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025

The innovative device, which mimics a plant’s natural transpiration process, reduced cesium concentration in soil by over 95% in just 20 days. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025

It's also used in vegan dishes to provide a slight sulfur flavor that mimics eggs. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Sep. 2025

Then, moments later, a smaller whale, the other humpback's calf, mimics the motion. —Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025

Fortunately, a monoclonal antibody—a protein that mimics the antibodies a person’s immune system would make if they were infected with a particular pathogen—was available. —Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025

Opened in 1923, the historic shopping center’s architecture mimics the Moorish-style of Kansas City’s sister city of Seville, Spain. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025

Noun

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