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
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mock-up
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.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
22 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
The museum has a collection of artifacts and aircrafts such as the Apollo 9 Command Module, a mock-up of the Lockheed Vega 5B, flown by Amelia Earhart, B-58 Hustler flight plans and various pictures of famous aviators and airplanes.
—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
The tour of the mock-up rooms was held for Lyndal Stephens Greth and other representatives of The Stephens Greth Foundation, which has committed $100 million to the project.
—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mock-up
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
22 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
The museum has a collection of artifacts and aircrafts such as the Apollo 9 Command Module, a mock-up of the Lockheed Vega 5B, flown by Amelia Earhart, B-58 Hustler flight plans and various pictures of famous aviators and airplanes.
—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
The tour of the mock-up rooms was held for Lyndal Stephens Greth and other representatives of The Stephens Greth Foundation, which has committed $100 million to the project.
—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mock-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mock-up
Noun
-
Rather, those with lower incomes and who earn lower returns are much likelier in Morningstar’s simulation to clean their accounts out, using the cash to buy a car, pay for an education or just make ends meet.
-
The simulation found that stress on two of the three fault segments had reached or exceeded the highest levels seen during the past 1,000 years.
Noun
-
Schnauzers of all sizes—miniature, standard and giant—are classified as hypoallergenic.
-
This was the Davis method in miniature — an executive willing to override conventional industry wisdom about what an artist should release, proved right by the market.
Noun
-
The early copy remained tucked away in Britain’s National Archives until a volunteer cataloging records from the American Revolutionary War came across it in May among the papers of Royal Navy captains.
-
Julia Giarmoleo, an EPA spokesperson, said the monitors did not detect elevated metals, but would not provide a copy of the data without a federal records request.
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).
-
Early on in the pre-draft process, Stirtz was a popular match for Denver in mocks.
Noun
-
And the guy who loved John Wayne movies and came to do a fine imitation reckoned his should be in that spirit.
-
In fact, the pursuit of a truly American design style—one that turns away from imitation and toward exploration—has been a focus for architects since this country was founded.
Noun
-
Laser Projection Benefits Laser projectors offer significantly better image quality than units based on Xenon lamps, offering a higher light output, better color reproduction, greater contrast and an overall more uniform image.
-
Pollination is crucial to plant reproduction and the wider ecosystem that relies on plants as a food source.
Noun
-
The left is reserved for Mediheal, the Korean brand behind the viral Madecassoside Blemish toner pads, with a larger-than-life replica of the cyan box sitting next to the window.
-
Patrons can enjoy a piece of birthday cake and sign a giant replica of the Declaration of Independence, according to the Arkansas Heritage webpage for the event.
Noun
-
Reconstruction will not create a facsimile of the original LC-36A, however.
-
Everything in Gilead is a facsimile of something real, reengineered to maintain the status quo.
Cite this Entry
“Mock-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mock-up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
