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imitation

[im-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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There was a sandwich shop built in an ersatz Alamo and imitation of San Antonio’s Riverwalk with a Mexican restaurant that offered both classic and frozen margaritas.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

It shifted from the good-quality excess products of local brands — which were then sold at bargain prices — to imitation or cheap goods often imported from abroad.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

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

Eventually, a number of people came in and found me doing a frantic imitation of an upside-down tortoise.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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