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imitation

[im-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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Brandon Fellows, who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, had traveled to the conference to sell imitation Immigration and Customs Enforcement uniforms as costumes.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

OpenAI removed the voice, but insisted that it was not meant to be an "imitation" of the Avengers star.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

AI-generated entertainment content ultimately fails to engage audiences authentically because viewers seek human creativity and connection, which AI cannot replicate beyond superficial imitation, suggesting the problem may self-correct through consumer indifference rather than intentional resistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

They wear jeans and imitation leather jackets, like the ones in the market in Kobani.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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