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imitation

[im-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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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

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

It shifted from the good-quality excess products of local brands — which were then sold at bargain prices — to imitation or cheap goods often imported from abroad.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

Frank Readick’s perfect imitation of the commentator at the Hindenburg explosion.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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