as in reproduction
something that is made to look exactly like something else
challenged me to tell the real roses from the silk imitations
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as in faux
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
the stage production uses only imitation diamonds, as real gems would be prohibitively expensive
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Recent Examples of imitation
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
ElevenLabs says these partnerships are intended to establish a framework for AI music that operates under rights holder oversight rather than scraping or imitation.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
His calm voice and various gestures have thrilled generations of fans (including SNL icon Bill Hader, whose imitation of Morrison has become almost as famous as the man himself).
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Strong results, broad impact The team tested the system against conventional motion reproduction systems, linear interpolation methods, and a typical imitation learning model.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
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The success of Korean cinema demonstrates how mastery through imitation can lead to genuine innovation.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
ElevenLabs says these partnerships are intended to establish a framework for AI music that operates under rights holder oversight rather than scraping or imitation.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
His calm voice and various gestures have thrilled generations of fans (including SNL icon Bill Hader, whose imitation of Morrison has become almost as famous as the man himself).
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Strong results, broad impact The team tested the system against conventional motion reproduction systems, linear interpolation methods, and a typical imitation learning model.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitation
Noun
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As for reproduction, the keepers don’t need to tell the roaches twice.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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One of the key factors in annual tick numbers is reproduction.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The hiker aesthetic is rounded out with hardware trims on the Ghillie laces and a warm faux-fur lining.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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For bird lovers who want to recreate this whimsical display, fill a medium-size pot with about three-quarters full with potting mix, then place a faux bird's nest from the crafts shop on top (lightly fill it with potting mix as well).—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Around 656 boxes of original 2020 election records – as opposed to copies – were seized, according to Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The National Owners Association, an independent franchisee advocate group, adopted a Franchisee Bill of Rights in August and circulated it in an email to members last month as the standards took effect, according to a copy of the message viewed by CNBC.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ideal for the ultimate no-makeup makeup look, for which Westman is known, the innovative blush harnesses biomimicry pigment technology, which lessens the risk of inflammation by encapsulating the synthetic pigments in the blush.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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And the best way to sidestep that is by picking a pair of socks made from a moisture-wicking blend—ideally a combination of merino wool (at least 50 percent) and synthetic materials.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Fitch, driven to preserve the friendship and her memories, spent years building a one-third-scale replica of Yo’s house, a process documented in the film YO (Love Is a Rebellious Bird), directed by Fitch and Banker White.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s a Gatsby-esque lighthouse replica prominent in the Spa’s main foyer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Previous observations of individual apes playing alone had raised the possibility that animals could engage in simulated play, study authors Amalia Bastos and Christopher Krupenye noted in the study, which was published Thursday in the journal Science.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, Kasieczka and his collaborators announced the LHC Olympics 2020, a contest in which participants submitted algorithms to find anomalous events in three sets of (simulated) LHC data.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The agency allegedly used Bank of America accounts to lure young women with fake modeling offers, while financial records suggest the bank was aware of these suspicious connections, according to plaintiff’s claims.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some guests got very into it—one adopted a fake British accent for the duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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This cake requires a fine balance of enough food dye for a vibrant interior without making the cake taste artificial.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Its co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei has promised a clearer focus on the safety of the better-than-human technology called artificial general intelligence that both San Francisco firms aimed to build.—
Matt O'Brien,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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