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Definition of mimickingnext
as in imitation

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verb

present participle of mimic
1
as in imitating
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of the comedian was famous for mimicking the President's distinctive lisp

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as in emulating
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior began to learn their language by mimicking the sounds they made

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  1. imitation
  2. emulating
  3. mocking
  4. copying
  5. doing
Noun
  • She's loved seeing so many positive responses to her sister's masterful imitation.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Fold in the remaining green parts of green onions, the imitation crab meat, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce.
    Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of imitation
Verb
  • 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
Definition of emulating
Verb
  • South Park also piled on by mocking her in a recent episode.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Nasrallah posed as a kind of Che Guevara of the Arab world—mocking his enemies, living mostly underground.
    Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of mocking
Verb
  • This change might create fresh information, artistic elements, insights, or viewpoints beyond simply copying the original.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of copying
Verb
  • The International Longshoremen’s Association’s fight against automation comes as the AI boom escalates concern from truck drivers to Hollywood stars to media workers about whether robots will soon be doing much of their work.
    Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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