mimicries

Definition of mimicriesnext
plural of mimicry
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Noun
  • Filmmakers have used the Civil War as a setting for many decades now, inspiring stories of epic military battles, romantic melodramas, and even satires, from sweeping Best Picture winners like Gone With the Wind (1939) to revisionist Westerns like Django Unchained (2012).
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The role demands charisma, vocal chops, and sharp comedic timing, all deployed within one of the most cynical satires in the musical theater canon.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But between rapid-fire questions and candidates hurling insults or talking over one another, the chaotic nature of some debate moments did little to help undecided voters make up their minds about their preferred candidate, some political observers said.
    Linh Tat, Daily News, 14 May 2026
  • Sometimes, there’s no better way to pay tribute to a dear friend than by lambasting them with insults.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 May 2026
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“Mimicries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicries. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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