imitate

Example Sentences

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“Succession” was incredible, but watching life both imitate and build on its art was better.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The newly developed hydrogel is designed to imitate this early healing phase.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

In Chipotle’s case, Ells freely admits his muse was taquerías in San Francisco’s Mission District that prepped burritos in the assembly line manner and size his company would soon imitate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Among the elite, Martin learned to imitate and to observe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Sister and I would often unpack guests’ clothes and then tell Mama about the dresses, knowing that she could imitate some of the details.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson