imitation

Example Sentences

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Brandon Fellows, who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, had traveled to the conference to sell imitation Immigration and Customs Enforcement uniforms as costumes.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

If imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery, perhaps Americans should take a bow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Argentina looked a pale imitation of the side that walloped Wales in record-breaking fashion in Cardiff, and Scotland were in complete control for the first 50 minutes.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

That fun actually began a day earlier when Roberts did his best Tommy Lasorda imitation by literally leaving it all on the field during Thursday’s day off.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

Frank Readick’s perfect imitation of the commentator at the Hindenburg explosion.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow