as in imitated
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
was caught aping the substitute teacher's thick accent
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Painted in turquoise and amber colors, the bunker imitated post WWII minimalism and Bauhaus, noted Vancouver Media’s Abdón Alcañiz, art director, physical production.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025 -
The coolest girl on TikTok — that would be Romy Mars, Coppola’s 18-year-old daughter — and her younger sister Cosima imitated red carpet photographers as their mother posed for photos.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Those budget airlines long relied on rock-bottom fares and fees for everything else from seat assignments to cabin baggage, a model large network airlines have copied with their basic economy tickets.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Not to be redistributed, copied, or modified in any way.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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His values—American values—are the best hope for our republic and should emulated by all.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Though his round of 64, featuring eight birdies, could not be emulated during the final day of play.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Whimsical chiffon evening wear with patterns of stars and hearts mimicked the city's archaeological treasures, such as sticks on poles.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The outfits could be easily mimicked and therefore easily marketed.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Aped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aped. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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