as in reproduction
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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as in faux
being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials
the stage production uses only imitation diamonds, as real gems would be prohibitively expensive
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Recent Examples of imitation
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
The then 36-year-old breakdancer became the indisputable sensation of Paris 2024 with a memorably quirky routine that included an all-too-brief imitation of a kangaroo.
—Rebecca Messina, The Week Uk, theweek, 30 Dec. 2024
His latest is a major leveling up, less an attempt at imitation than a bold stab at trying to match past touchstones.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
The same Montana lab that tried infecting imitation human brain tissue with CWD published a paper that maps the bottom of the CWD prion.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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Noun
They’re played by Monica Barbaro (now a SAG nominee for her performance) and Boyd Holbrook with a loose reverence for the actual people, with performances that, instead of imitation, take cues from the music itself.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
The then 36-year-old breakdancer became the indisputable sensation of Paris 2024 with a memorably quirky routine that included an all-too-brief imitation of a kangaroo.
—Rebecca Messina, The Week Uk, theweek, 30 Dec. 2024
His latest is a major leveling up, less an attempt at imitation than a bold stab at trying to match past touchstones.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
The same Montana lab that tried infecting imitation human brain tissue with CWD published a paper that maps the bottom of the CWD prion.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitation
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Inside, there’s a photomechanical reproduction on gold of Eisenhower’s husband, President Dwight D. Eisenhower.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Lending pandas to zoos across the U.S. and other countries also encourages reproduction and helps save the giant pandas from extinction.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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The doll sports a black faux leather ensemble, dark shades, and her signature swooped hairstyle.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Outerwear was opulent, with faux fur and substantial shearling collars adorning traditional topcoats at Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The apps are now required to send a 1099-K to taxpayers who cross the $5,000 threshold and forward a copy to the IRS.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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Zoom in: Hawley has been quietly circulating draft legislation that would prevent employers from stalling union contract negotiations — keeping the process to months, not years, according to a copy obtained by Axios.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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Many drug candidates involve single molecules, often synthetic, but full-spectrum cannabis involves thousands of molecules.—
Benjamin Adams,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is an addictive drug that’s led to tens of thousands of overdose deaths each year in the U.S.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Dawn McKenna Group, Coldwell Banker Realty When the house was first put on the market, The Wall Street Journal reported the sale would include a Lego replica of the house and a large Kevin Lego figure that the brand gifted to the old owners, which McKenna confirmed the new buyers will get to keep.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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This replica was the passion project of former European rugby star and historics racer David Cooke, who, in 2016, consulted with the Gachnang brothers (then in their 80s) on reconstructing their bygone racer.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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The novel's exploration of simulated gravitationless environments underscores the incredible potential of science while highlighting the responsibilities that come with such power.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania were able to persuade a simulated self-driving car to ignore stop signs and even drive off a bridge, get a wheeled robot to find the best place to detonate a bomb, and force a four-legged robot to spy on people and enter restricted areas.—
Will Knight,
WIRED,
4 Dec. 2024
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But there’s a rule in Wales where you’re not allowed to even have fake cigarettes on a film set.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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How fake tech controversy is employed to promote The Brutalist.—
Armond White,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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Why is red 40 banned? California became the first state in the U.S. to enact a ban red 40 in September, when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that will prohibit schools from serving foods containing six artificial food dyes, including red 40.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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For example, as Jun Wu, another Forbes contributor, explains, empathy—an attribute often missing in AI—is crucial for artificial general intelligence and an essential characteristic of synths.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Imitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitation. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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