imitation
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The team that opened the season as the overwhelming favorite to win Super Bowl LXI continued to look like a cheap imitation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
Of particular note was his amazing imitation of Patti Smith’s vocal part in “E-bow The Letter,” later in the set.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
AI imitation is a growing concern among performers worldwide, and the threat has roiled Japan's storied animation industry, whose voice actors are sometimes worshipped as much as their characters by fans.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
"The circumstances remain under investigation, including whether a firearm – or imitation firearm – was involved."
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Cluny gave a big imitation snore and smacked his lips contentedly.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Following Wednesday's ruling, Birkenstock said it will "continue to defend its rights vigorously and will use all available legal means to combat imitations of its iconic products".
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The government has also introduced "geographical indication" tags that help distinguish genuine Kashmiri carpets from cheap imitations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
To put it plainly: Julian’s imitations lacked the vivacity that made his art unique, resulting in an uncanny dissonance between idea and result.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026
They cannot distinguish good data from bad and their imitations of human thoughts are imperfect.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
“Those kinds of—of pale imitations aren’t the same as truly bringing someone back to life.”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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