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as in emulating
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
teenage musicians who imitate whichever rock stars are hot
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as in parodying
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
imitating someone's stutter and laughing at them is a cruel thing to do
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as in copying
to make an exact likeness of
a second-rate artist who was notorious for imitating the works of other painters
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Recent Examples of imitating
The former ended up winning a contest involving the most accurate predictions of the high-diving judges’ scores, and as much as this competition suggests that life is imitating art, Hoult insists that the two did not extend their on-camera dynamic to their off-camera one.
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Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Knightley said, before imitating her daughter shunning her from the dance floor at the disco.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
For Demi Moore, life is imitating art.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Light teasing, such as joking about their favorite TV show or imitating their quirky habits, allows for shared laughter and connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
As the 2009 hit played over clips of Sims characters imitating a shot-for-shot remake of the iconic clip, Roan sang along in the background.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2024
Make the characters their own, rather than imitating her.
—Variety, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
So there’s a bit of art imitating life.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Craftsmen can learn to make Stickley Furniture by sitting down next to somebody and seeing what their technique is and imitating.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Knightley said, before imitating her daughter shunning her from the dance floor at the disco.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
For Demi Moore, life is imitating art.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Light teasing, such as joking about their favorite TV show or imitating their quirky habits, allows for shared laughter and connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
As the 2009 hit played over clips of Sims characters imitating a shot-for-shot remake of the iconic clip, Roan sang along in the background.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2024
Make the characters their own, rather than imitating her.
—Variety, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
So there’s a bit of art imitating life.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Craftsmen can learn to make Stickley Furniture by sitting down next to somebody and seeing what their technique is and imitating.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitating
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The subtle hue is a delicate shade of green, emulating serenity and softness.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Dune actor sported a blue beanie, a leather jacket, a plaid scarf, and an uncharacteristic ’stache, emulating Dylan’s 2003 appearance at the Sundance Film Festival for a screening of his film Masked and Anonymous.Rosana Lai, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
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Instead of copying Swift and Kelce exactly, this film finds football fan Alana (played by Hunter King) falling for the team's director of engagement, Derrick (played by Tyler Hynes).Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Natalie Ebel thinks companies have been copying her clever names, like her sage-green Weekend Upstate.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2024
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Quad’s grievances spill over into her relationship with Heavenly, which ties into Heavenly and Quad mocking Sweet Tea on social media.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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Naturally, the Internet lost its mind, and the scene quickly went viral, with viewers mocking and/or sharing their disbelief at Sheridan's dialogue.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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For me, ending the year with intention isn’t about doing more.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But both approaches are better than the alternative—doing nothing or reacting in an ad hoc fashion.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Regarding interiors, the sets required sourcing Biedermeier furniture, and replicating existing frescoes from monasteries in Moldova.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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Even a mouse brain has more than 70 million interconnected neurons in a massive neural net; just replicating that compute power alone would take hundreds of megawatts of power and millions of GPUs.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Last but not least, wind turbines' large blades are constructed from fiberglass, carbon fiber, or epoxy resin, rendering conventional recycling procedures ineffective.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This article contains general information only; Deloitte is not rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice.Jana Arbanas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Imitating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitating. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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