emulates

VERB

copy the actions of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

follow suit imitate mimic mirror

STRONG

challenge compete contend ditto do follow outvie rival

WEAK

compete with contend with do like follow in footsteps follow the example of go like make like pattern after rivalize take after vie with

Antonyms

STRONG

neglect

Example Sentences

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“You could feel the characters being designed in a way that emulates real-life experiences,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

“I think that the craftsmanship is one of the reasons that the humor works so well and I think the best parody is material that emulates the original source as closely as possible,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

Artificial photosynthesis, which emulates this natural process of photosynthesis, uses sunlight to produce valuable resources, such as hydrogen, and it has garnered attention as a sustainable energy solution.

From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024

The panel will have a broad remit to examine working practices as well as standards, and emulates a similar committee set up by Tony Blair's Labour government in the wake of its 1997 election win.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

He knows Vincent admires and emulates those two.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman