mimicry

Example Sentences

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This mimicry was at the heart of his brilliant comedy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

But these long, hot days are just mimicry.

From Salon • May 2, 2025

But it also true that this mimicry of a manifesto launch spoke of a government very aware it needs to wrest back the agenda and look like it is in control, after a bumpy start.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

While the outfit went viral on TikTok and Instagram, Mozejewski said he got called out a bit by some graffiti artists who called his attempts at mimicry “toy,” meaning kind of novice.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

She turned to him, horrified, not knowing why, and cheerfully he twisted his own face into a mimicry of the mommet.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry