emulating

Example Sentences

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“Now a lot of people want self-expression out of drag. They want to portray their own artistic talent through drag, rather than just emulating someone.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

China is emulating the U.S. in applying national-security measures to business matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Second seed Sinner is bidding to win the Melbourne major for a third time in a row, emulating Djokovic.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Others joked that he was a "cyborg" or emulating Hollywood actor Top Cruise in Top Gun, the 1986 movie that made wearing aviators a fashion statement.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Fastidious Johnny had bought his own cup, emulating men who were in better circumstances.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith