imitation

Example Sentences

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She’d dropped her voice an octave, in a pretty decent imitation of Dad.

From Literature

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

From The Wall Street Journal

The goal isn’t to displace us, but to import communal artistry — Kenyan wood and beadwork can be found in the pathways, resting spaces and more — as a show of admiration rather than imitation.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Geake said experts originally believed imitations like this were made by a trading people called the Frisians, but more evidence is coming to light to suggest they were made by the Vikings.

From BBC