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 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 This photo provided by Air New Zealand shows sleeping pods in a mock-up of a plane cabin. — CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mock-up

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Noun

Eveland and Browning say guests can tour the building, see the simulation range and watch training demonstrations.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
By comparing their simulations with the real-world journeys of goods that washed ashore and were identified by serial number, oceanographers have helped produce increasingly precise maps of Pacific Ocean currents.

— Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Definition of simulation

Noun

The company informed sellers Wednesday of the policy change, according to a copy of the announcement viewed by CNBC.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 24 July 2026
On Friday, Qualcomm sent a letter to customers informing them of price hikes, according to a copy of the document seen by Bloomberg News.

— Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026

Definition of copy

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

Javier Bardem, wearing a Spain replica shirt with Borja Iglesias’ name and No 26 on the back, was shown celebrating in the stands.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The foursome was seated arm in arm, wearing replica jerseys of Spain’s team and celebrating the country’s dramatic semifinal win over France.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

Definition of replica

Noun

But baseball is rife with parallels between talented players present and past, and Gant might be Rose’s perfect facsimile.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Jewett points out that there are plenty of applications, such as drug delivery and diagnostics, that don’t need a cell that fully rebuilds itself but could benefit from a facsimile like the SpudCell.

— Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

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