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imitation

[im-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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One area traces the evolution of Celtic coins—from the early adoption and imitation of foreign representational prototypes to their abstract reinvention, rooted in Celtic mythology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Engineers at Northwestern University have created printed artificial neurons that go beyond imitation and can directly interact with real brain cells.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

There was a sandwich shop built in an ersatz Alamo and imitation of San Antonio’s Riverwalk with a Mexican restaurant that offered both classic and frozen margaritas.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 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

Sometimes she would say “hello,” in a fine imitation of Samar’s voice.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate




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