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as in performers
an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements
that annoying mime on the sidewalk is pretending to be in an invisible box again
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as in gestures
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
the speech-impaired patient had to convey his wishes with mime or scribbled notes
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as in imitates
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
as a joke, Eric knelt by the dinner table and began miming a dog begging for food
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Recent Examples of mimes
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
In person, the audience sips cocktails and witnesses top-notch side acts that cleanse the palate between improv blocks, with a mix of nationally touring stand-up, mimes, musicians and more.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Rae’s setup was meticulous, maximalist, and totally unified—the boa made of hundred-dollar bills, the backup dancers who looked vaguely like mimes, the scaffolding that suggested Moulin Rouge!
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
From ringmasters and lions to clowns and mimes, everyone went all out with their party attire.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Expertise in using one’s body (think dancers or mimes).
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
Instead, someone hands me a wooden pole with a piece of foam taped around one end and mimes poking the machine in its chest.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
Demoustier holds her nose and mimes gagging.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026
In person, the audience sips cocktails and witnesses top-notch side acts that cleanse the palate between improv blocks, with a mix of nationally touring stand-up, mimes, musicians and more.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Rae’s setup was meticulous, maximalist, and totally unified—the boa made of hundred-dollar bills, the backup dancers who looked vaguely like mimes, the scaffolding that suggested Moulin Rouge!
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
From ringmasters and lions to clowns and mimes, everyone went all out with their party attire.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Expertise in using one’s body (think dancers or mimes).
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
Instead, someone hands me a wooden pole with a piece of foam taped around one end and mimes poking the machine in its chest.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimes
Noun
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Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 15 Pro display supports the intuitive features of the espressoFlow software, which is available as a free download and provides extra features like the Glide feature and touch gestures when used with macOS or Windows.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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This generally eventuates into a series of back and forth hand gestures, in many cases accompanied by each person questioning the other’s heritage and legitimacy.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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What makes the campaign especially convincing is that each stage imitates familiar Apple, Google or Microsoft software behavior many Mac users already trust and routinely encounter.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The pieces are all made from fade- and weather-resistant poly material, which even imitates the look of wood grain for a more stylish finish.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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Talkative characters like the froggish Mallow and even Bowser himself are motor-mouthed and sarcastic, nigglingly mocking Mario for his inability to speak in anything other than nods and pantomimes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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Disney then filmed Kerry's movements, reactions, and pantomimes, complete with props but without any dialogue to work with, over the course of nine months.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On a party count, that is 4-3 for the Dems and the one-for-you, one-for-me bipartisan staffing copies the Board of Elections.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Every time the virus copies itself inside a cell, its genetic material mutates.—
Kyle B. Enfield,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2026
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The four paintings are Joan Miró’s Composition (1953), Maurice Utrillo’s Maison de rendez-vous de chasse de Henri IV, rue Saint-Vincent, Montmartre (1934), Balthus’s Etude pour femme couchée (1948), and Pablo Picasso’s L’Ecuyere et les clowns (1961).—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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Once completed, the $5 million acquisition will ensure the theater has a permanent home, a place where skateboarding clowns and leek-haired onions can continue to frolic and dance for decades to come.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Revolve is all about polished wardrobe essentials, and this two-piece set emulates the online retailer’s signature style.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Following film was a full run on the team’s NBA floor rather than the practice facility, which better emulates a game feel.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Like a medieval castle, where lords slept, blacksmiths pounded, soldiers trained, mummers mummed, and farmers sold their produce, the 21st century armory will be a mixed-use project in the truest sense.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Mimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimes. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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