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mimicry

[mim-ik-ree] / ˈmɪm ɪk ri /




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Scientists say the finding offers valuable insight into how mimicry evolves and the ecological functions these adaptations can serve.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Later, explaining to his mom why he doesn’t have any friends his own age, Valdi purses his lips in a mimicry of the older men who would engulf him — a touchingly sad little detail.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Our recent research tested whether AI systems’ consciousness claims are mere mimicry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

So can the capital's wildlife compare to the broadcaster's encounters with mountain gorillas in Rwanda, the mimicry of a lyrebird in Australia or a blue whale breaching beside his small boat?

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Jam’s mouth fell open at the mimicry, and she covered it with a hand.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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