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as in coming (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect
what they offered at the new resort didn't begin to emulate the kind of pampering we were used to getting at the resort that closed down
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as in imitating
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
a pro athlete who has often said that children should emulate their parents—not him
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Recent Examples of emulating
Interpublic shares jumped 11% on the news, while Omnicom stock slid 7%, with the moves emulating the classic pattern of a merger.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
My work is centered on emulating nature's processes to develop permanent solutions for CO2 conversion and storage.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Other rivals might benefit from emulating this approach.
—Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2024
In the sketch, Yang cosplays as the Brit phenom, clad in all black with matching shades and a luscious wavy wig, all emulating the Grammy nominee.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Cesar’s multicultural wedding reception, emulating the tripartite screen of Abel Gance’s Napoléon, might be the worst idea.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
His example is worth emulating and his legacy is one worth building upon.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
My work is centered on emulating nature's processes to develop permanent solutions for CO2 conversion and storage.
—Sahit Muja, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Other rivals might benefit from emulating this approach.
—Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2024
In the sketch, Yang cosplays as the Brit phenom, clad in all black with matching shades and a luscious wavy wig, all emulating the Grammy nominee.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Cesar’s multicultural wedding reception, emulating the tripartite screen of Abel Gance’s Napoléon, might be the worst idea.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
His example is worth emulating and his legacy is one worth building upon.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulating
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Knightley said, before imitating her daughter shunning her from the dance floor at the disco.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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For Demi Moore, life is imitating art.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Selena Gomez Gomez’s tweed skirt suit consisted of a black button-up top with white accents and a matching pencil skirt.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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In fact, in a few weeks, Vallance will be back in the city that never sleeps, matching its energy once NYFW rears its head.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t like an AI model that was trained on watching other people’s films, and is just copying that.Denise Quan, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Russian war against Ukraine has been equally cruel and equally lawless, in many instances copying tactics used in Syria.Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The latter brand is the first to be featured in the Beam Private Barrel Club, meaning whiskey fans will now have the chance to pick their own barrels of Knob Creek bourbon or rye to bottle.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Following hospital protocol, nurses tried to attach a purple wristband, signifying her wish to die without intervention.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Then, after Adams nails this rant of maternal sound and fury, signifying that the kids may be all right but the matriarchs of the world are anything but, Heller rewinds and resets the moment.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Dutchman’s fourth title places him firmly into the pantheon of Formula 1’s greats, equalling a feat achieved only by another five drivers.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Coach Raul Lara’s squad took down Nevada’s Bishop Gorman, swiftly defeated its Trinity League opposition en route to another crown and kept rolling through the competition as the possibility of equaling the program’s undefeated 2017 campaign crept into focus.Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Emulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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