MOCK-UP Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

mock-up

noun

Definition of mock-up

as in simulation

a full-sized model of something (such as a boat or a car) that is used for studying, testing, or showing its features

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Recent Examples of mock-up Subsense showed off a nonfunctional mock-up of a cap that looked like a cross between a baseball cap and a bike helmet. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 The pair will reportedly use a Black/New Emerald/Tour Yellow color combination, one which is represented in the speculative mock-up seen here. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Initially focused on pedigree, a junior designer's innovative mock-up taught him that hunger and ideas are paramount. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 At Ole Miss, the school rolled out its Heisman campaign featuring Chambliss and Kewan Lacey on mock-ups of political placards around town. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mock-up

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Noun

Computational simulations, however, showed that these channels connect with one another, creating a three-dimensional network through which lithium ions can move.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Anthropic’s researchers tested fifteen other AI models on the same simulation, and found that all of them displayed similar urges.

— Kevin Roose, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of simulation

Noun

Drawing from the Renaissance game’s design and motif, there are playful talismans — geese, dragonflies, clovers, horseshoes, dice, keys and ladybugs — across trays, teapots, mugs, boxes, miniatures and espresso sets.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Rhode has continued to expand its cheek category, with a recent collaboration with Alexandra Leclerc to create Pocket Pearl, a miniature, reflective riff on the original formula.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of miniature

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Cyberpunk 2077, which has sold more than 40 million copies, is an open-world action-adventure set in Night City, a megalopolis driven by power, glamour and body modification.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Now, with over 400 million copies sold, the series has been widely adapted into TV shows and films, including one starring actor Jack Black.

— Kat Tran October 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of copy

Noun

Idzik and fellow walk-on Jordan Garside would reserve a lecture hall in the business school, write their mocks on the whiteboard and throw a two-person draft party.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Early on in the pre-draft process, Stirtz was a popular match for Denver in mocks.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 June 2026

Definition of mock

Noun

Kubiak, who was KU’s wide-receivers coach in 2015, took part in his obligatory interview with CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson and did an imitation of Joe Namath.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
What was then widely regarded as a poor imitation of the real thing has since moved into the mainstream.

— Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of imitation

Noun

Fitting that there are dinosaur replicas towering over the lobby that leads straight through the building.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
Moreau made a tool to measure the depth and heights of the wards, to make a replica of what the original key probably looked like.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of replica

Noun

The look wasn’t a Y2K facsimile, though; McRae added a contemporary touch with sporty wraparound Dior sunglasses.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Angelyne, the authentic one rather than the TV facsimile, still rejects both the account and the series built from it.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

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