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as in copied
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 parodied
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 reproduced
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 imitated
They were both reviled and imitated, but always watched as a pop cultural spectacle.
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Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
That never aired because it was deemed too easily imitated.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The fake audio clip imitated the principal using racist commentary, including statements that African-American students were unable to test their way out of a paper bag, according to charging documents.
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Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
The star imitated the lone star of Texas.
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Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
His use of jocular names for detention centers has been imitated by other Republican governors creating state facilities to be used by ICE.
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Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Even business models can be imitated.
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Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Nylon imitated the look of faded blue jeans and fabrics with worn, aged and artisanal details were the product of sustainable and efficient technologies.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
The first of its kind in a daily newspaper, it was syndicated and later widely imitated.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
That never aired because it was deemed too easily imitated.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
The fake audio clip imitated the principal using racist commentary, including statements that African-American students were unable to test their way out of a paper bag, according to charging documents.
—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
The star imitated the lone star of Texas.
—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
His use of jocular names for detention centers has been imitated by other Republican governors creating state facilities to be used by ICE.
—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Even business models can be imitated.
—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Nylon imitated the look of faded blue jeans and fabrics with worn, aged and artisanal details were the product of sustainable and efficient technologies.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
The first of its kind in a daily newspaper, it was syndicated and later widely imitated.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitated
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The thing being copied is the asset.
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The tempo was so precise and the drums were copied exactly.
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The song was featured on the album Album 1700 and parodied the style of famous acts of the time, including The Beatles and The Mamas & The Papas.
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As Buffy Gilmore, Shannon Elizabeth parodied the girl-next-door archetype, eventually proving to be not so innocent behind the scenes.
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The watch revives the brand’s iconic A384 case from 1969, faithfully reproduced in its distinctive 37mm tonneau shape.
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There are parts of her practice that can easily be reproduced.
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Outfits such as The Bespoke Retreat Company, The Nest in Cornwall and Wales’ Coach House Retreat have emulated the solo aspect.
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The driveway boys emulated everybody on those rosters.
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That single test would have stopped Tank Day before a designer ever mocked up a poster.
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On Wednesday, Smith mocked the team's trade for Walker Kessler, pairing him with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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Infrastructure must be replicated and tailored to meet regional requirements in a global landscape.
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That number traces back to a 2002 PET study with eight participants,4 and it has not been widely replicated, Alcaide noted.
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In a similar move, razor brand Gillette’s cover for its logo on the stadium in Massachusetts mimicked shaving cream foam to make light of the situation.
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The shiny black color mimicked the liquid texture of her Vuitton outfit and matched the edgy, even gothy vibe of her web earrings and ring.
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For quieter moments, the bedrooms offer a calmer counterpoint, including one rendered in soothing blue tones with views over the lush greenery surrounding the home.
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Everything else, no matter how massive in scale or painstakingly rendered, is just sound and fury, not the master nor commander of anything.
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“Imitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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