SIMULATION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

simulation

noun

Definition of simulation

as in miniature

something that is made to look, feel, or behave like something else especially so that it can be studied or used to train people

—often + of a computer simulation of spaceflight simulations of body movements a simulation of the planet's surface

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Recent Examples of simulation Building It Without Breaking It None of this means simulation is easy or risk-free. — Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 This week the company closed its acquisition of golf simulation company Full Swing. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 Validated with state-of-the-art computer simulations and published in Nature, the landmark result helps explain how energy moves through the photosphere and erupts into potentially Earth-threatening space weather events. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026 The drone system has been tested in virtual and in-person simulations but not in an actual shooting. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simulation

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Noun

During a commercial break, young girls competed in a (miniature) dunk contest to see who would bring the Barbie home.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of miniature

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

Voters will just go with the real thing as opposed to the imitation.

— Jim DeFede, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of imitation

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

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

Definition of mock-up

Noun

The House had already passed a separate measure in June that would provide security and reconstruction aid to Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy.

— Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Reid is the centerpiece of the Hornets’ offseason roster reconstruction, joining Duke product Grayson Allen and veteran Royce O’Neale as the key additions.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

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