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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
Playing someone such as Cohn, a public and much-imitated figure, is hard enough.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Silverstone also imitated the runway look by choosing to skip a necklace.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Often imitated but never duplicated, the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer continues to be a bestseller online, beloved by both salon owners and everyday users alike.
—Brittany Loggins, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Over 30 years later, the event has transcended the Brewers, parodied and imitated in equal measure.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Several other automakers have imitated that design, usually on electric models.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Various lawmakers have since imitated this tactic even less convincingly.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Painted in turquoise and amber colors, the bunker imitated post WWII minimalism and Bauhaus, noted Vancouver Media’s Abdón Alcañiz, art director, physical production.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Could my stutter-step breathing and thick-ridden voice be imitated by a machine?
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Silverstone also imitated the runway look by choosing to skip a necklace.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Often imitated but never duplicated, the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer continues to be a bestseller online, beloved by both salon owners and everyday users alike.
—Brittany Loggins, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Over 30 years later, the event has transcended the Brewers, parodied and imitated in equal measure.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Several other automakers have imitated that design, usually on electric models.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Various lawmakers have since imitated this tactic even less convincingly.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Painted in turquoise and amber colors, the bunker imitated post WWII minimalism and Bauhaus, noted Vancouver Media’s Abdón Alcañiz, art director, physical production.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Could my stutter-step breathing and thick-ridden voice be imitated by a machine?
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitated
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Users typed a url in the navigation bar, or typed a search query in that same space—a feature that Opera first pioneered but which was soon copied by Google—and the browser takes the user to that web address or a search results page, which displays a list of links.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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If the video includes content copied from the creator’s channel that does not adhere to fair use guidelines, YouTube suggests also submitting a copyright removal request.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Oct. 2025
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As Buffy, Shannon Elizabeth parodied the girl-next-door archetype, eventually proving to be not so innocent behind the scenes.—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Thoday noted that, historically, people parodied in the show, even in some of the more grotesque puppet forms, have taken pride in the fact.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Climate Central released a new version of the database yesterday, reproduced in full with new data collected since the project was scuttled.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Our friend Andrew Hendrickson frosted a cake that expertly reproduced the cover of the Samoans’ Inside My Brain EP.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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The high-neck long-sleeve bodysuit, jersey boots, corset mini dress and gloves — all in a subtle floral pattern — emulated her style evolution from casual to high-fashion.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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This was one of the details Reiss emulated in their Tillie dress.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Following the no-contest between Aspinall and Ciryl Gane, Jones mocked the injured champion with a silent but hilarious move on social media that quickly garnered attention.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Italy’s performance at World Cup 1978 and Euro 1980 on home soil was decent enough, but their sluggish form going into the tournament meant he was mercilessly mocked in the Italian press.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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For Dalio’s experience to be replicated with Digital Ray, which will be able to converse with users through both text and voice, the stakes are high.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Many of them come from consuming vitamin A in your diet, and might not be replicated by taking vitamin A supplements.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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Scientists from São Paulo State University's Araraquara School of Dentistry in Brazil tested morin — a naturally occurring compound extracted from the peels and leaves of certain fruits and vegetables — on bacterial biofilms that mimicked gum disease.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Marcus mimicked the last breaths of his younger brother.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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When the bacon is almost cooked, pour off the liquid rendered fat into a separate container.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Jenner went with a cohesive look, pairing the light brown boots with a Fendi suit rendered in a rich chocolate hue.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Imitated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitated. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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