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imitation

[im-i-tay-shuhn] / ˌɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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Even the brief imitation of Lennon’s “losing control” scream is laser-precise, meant to boost the song’s momentum and carry it through a cheery and lazy surf solo.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

What was then widely regarded as a poor imitation of the real thing has since moved into the mainstream.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

"The circumstances remain under investigation, including whether a firearm – or imitation firearm – was involved."

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

In effect, imitation learning allows the team to capture the behavior of the more computationally demanding controller in a faster AI model that can operate quickly enough for real-time flight.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

“They’re worth a fortune. But I guess it would be an imitation dog: ersatz. Right? But those are made of wires and motors; they can’t be eaten.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

Weizenbaum never released the software or its source code, but, based on a 1966 paper and other writings of his, people have created numerous imitations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

To put it plainly: Julian’s imitations lacked the vivacity that made his art unique, resulting in an uncanny dissonance between idea and result.

From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026

They cannot distinguish good data from bad and their imitations of human thoughts are imperfect.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026

This "will help traditional EU farming products sell more in India, by removing unfair competition in the form of imitations", the EU executive said.

From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026

Entrepreneurs from all over the country went to San Bernardino, visited the new McDonald’s, and built imitations of the restaurant in their hometowns.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser




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