as in reproductions
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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Recent Examples of imitations
But the most memorable impressions are rarely straightforward imitations.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Most people now encounter the world through algorithmic feeds built to warp reality, on platforms with every commercial incentive to keep users scrolling and very little incentive to distinguish genuine interest from astroturfed imitations.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
China’s gaming studios, led by miHoYo (Genshin Impact), Tencent, and NetEase, are producing globally successful titles that no longer look or feel like imitations.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 7 May 2026
The wings on either side of the knot are what came before and what came after, models for what Jefferson wrote and imitations of it.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Male lesser goldfinches sing particularly complex songs, which include imitations of other birds' calls.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
This will eventually mean that only tweed made in Donegal will be allowed to be marketed as such, helping to prevent imitations and retain jobs.
—Kissa Castaneda, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
But other times musicians are targeted with loose imitations, likely based on broad genre presets.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Most people now encounter the world through algorithmic feeds built to warp reality, on platforms with every commercial incentive to keep users scrolling and very little incentive to distinguish genuine interest from astroturfed imitations.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
China’s gaming studios, led by miHoYo (Genshin Impact), Tencent, and NetEase, are producing globally successful titles that no longer look or feel like imitations.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 7 May 2026
The wings on either side of the knot are what came before and what came after, models for what Jefferson wrote and imitations of it.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then.
—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Male lesser goldfinches sing particularly complex songs, which include imitations of other birds' calls.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
This will eventually mean that only tweed made in Donegal will be allowed to be marketed as such, helping to prevent imitations and retain jobs.
—Kissa Castaneda, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
But other times musicians are targeted with loose imitations, likely based on broad genre presets.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitations
Noun
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Although trademarks protect against similar reproductions that can confuse consumers, they’re not meant to be utilized as a catch-all protecting every feature of a performer’s brand.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The world of Busytown, the whimsical universe created by Scarry, has also found a new audience thanks to Inciardi Prints' beautiful tiny reproductions available through Ana Inciardi's Mini Print Vending Machines.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And their descendants, which often go on to lose those extra chromosome copies, retain evidence in their DNA of the ancient duplication event that helped their lineage survive.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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Miller will sign copies of the book after the program; copies are for sale at the Clinton Museum Store.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Adult shirts are £85 for replicas, £12o for authentic cuts (closer to what players wear in games), and £130 for the authentic long sleeve version.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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There’s also attention paid to security of digital replicas, acknowledging that the studios need to take measures to protect these scans and data from hacks, leaks, or unauthorized use, even for background actors.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitations. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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