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 Construction mock-ups, fundraising and permitting for the teacher village will take place across this and next year with hopes to break ground in 2027. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 An in-hand look at the new style has yet to surface, but a speculative mock-up was provided and is said to offer an accurate look at what fans can expect when the sneaker arrives at retail early next year. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 Alexander’s signature appears below the mock-up, per the Post. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026 Once in space, the ship will release 20 mock-ups of SpaceX’s next-generation Starlink satellites, plus two deployable Starlinks fitted with cameras to take pictures of the rocket’s upper stage in flight. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mock-up

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Noun

Everything the team knows about how fast the plasma is actually moving comes from the simulations rather than from the telescope, and the magnetic field driving the whole thing has never been measured directly at this scale.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
For researchers, that could be more practical than waiting for quantum machines to handle entire scientific simulations.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of simulation

Noun

Devised by Mattel as the first trackable toy car in 1968, these cool miniatures have become one of the most popular toys of all time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Berk questioned why two chainsaws found in the garage and a third miniature saw discovered inside the house were not collected into evidence after initial chemical swabs tested negative for blood.

— Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 28 July 2026

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Noun

On that note, Ole Miss right-hander Taylor Rabe, who has been the Rebels’ best pitcher in the postseason, appears in Law’s first-round mock published Wednesday, but is not on his top-100 list (for now).

— Mitch Light, New York Times, 11 June 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

The shoes have also inspired countless imitations from other brands, making the popular design more affordable and accessible, while the original remains highly coveted among shoe lovers.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Bosses recently told Deadline that microdrama has moved well beyond cheap, schlocky imitations of traditional TV and film.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of imitation

Noun

Compounding the threat is the fact that the ships became stalled at the start of spring, a season of growth and reproduction as waters warm.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
This ensures the side-wall projection matches the visual performance of the main screen, delivering native 4K resolution, DCI-P3 color reproduction, and uniform brightness across all three surfaces.

— Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of reproduction

Noun

The walls are decorated with lamps and replica guns, and in future the group plans to add a projector and an air-conditioning unit.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
This included getting access to a replica of the infamous red Ferrari, according to Carol Smith, executive director of communications for Glenbrook High School District 225, which includes Glenbrook North, and an organizer of the photo shoot.

— Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

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