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
Sansoni has arrived at the club after leaving his position as senior performance simulation engineer for the Mercedes Formula 1 team.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 1 May 2025
After comparing their descriptions with simulations of how the Egyptian night sky looked during those eras, Graur published an initial study in 2024 arguing Nut and the Milky Way were intertwined—perhaps even physically.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
The missile defense simulation was conducted during Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll's visit to Fort Greely.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
With the results of this simulation capability, farmers would be able to predict which specific plant varieties will perform best in their fields and quickly determine the best solutions when faced with challenges such as extreme weather.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 1 May 2025
After comparing their descriptions with simulations of how the Egyptian night sky looked during those eras, Graur published an initial study in 2024 arguing Nut and the Milky Way were intertwined—perhaps even physically.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
The missile defense simulation was conducted during Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll's visit to Fort Greely.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
With the results of this simulation capability, farmers would be able to predict which specific plant varieties will perform best in their fields and quickly determine the best solutions when faced with challenges such as extreme weather.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simulation
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The Frontierland concept is still present, complete with a pony ranch and a stagecoach, as is a haunted house and a land themed to miniatures, a concept that would ultimately become the Storybook Land Canal Boats.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Half-prank, half-pastiche and 100% punk rock, the film’s mishmash aesthetics are due to the many artists who volunteered to build out Drew’s gender-bending Gotham City by any means necessary, from animation to stop-motion to miniatures.—
Amy Nicholson,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, other species of chain fern employed a specialized strategy called dimorphism, producing two different leaf types for photosynthesis and reproduction.—
Jay Kakade
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
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Whether in major label studios or home recording setups, there’s always a demand for accurate reproduction of the sound captured.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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The domesticity that Bix and Cass get to experience here is a cruelly poor imitation.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2025
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Becca’s disintegration emphasizes the parts of her that endure; the avatar, on the other hand, is a parody of that real flesh, an uncanny and malevolent imitation.—
Alexandra Kleeman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Two weeks ago, the project sold just under 3,700 copies, according to Luminate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The franchise, which has sold 20 million copies worldwide and been translated into 15 languages, revolves around the adventures of MI5 Captain Francis Blake and his scientist friend Philip Mortimer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Alabama had the second most players in the mock with four, while the Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State Buckeyes each had three.—
Matt Galatzan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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The fifth quarterback drafted in this mock, Mendoza was a pleasant surprise when watching the Cal offense this past season.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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As part of replication, backup, and recovery act as a critical safety net, so that systems can be quickly restored in the event of failure, cyberattack, data loss or corruption.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Acton Academy’s growth to over 300 schools showcases the potential for replication but also highlights the pitfalls of decentralized management.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The sanctions not only froze assets and restricted transactions with Syrian officials, but after the 2019 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, foreign individuals and companies that supported the regime's reconstruction efforts could also be targeted.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Emese Gábor, a facial reconstruction specialist and portrait sculptor based in Hungary, spoke with Fox News Digital about the discovery.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2025
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Cracks emerged across vertical columns in every mock-up test over a six-month period, the suit said.—
Dionne Searcey,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
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In a video uploaded Monday, Prosser shared recreated mock-ups of the mobile OS.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Simulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simulation. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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