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A thing intended to simulate or copy something else

A fraudulent imitation of something else

The act of copying, or using someone or something as a model

An act of imitating a person's speech or mannerisms, especially for comic effect

A manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings

The art, work or actions of an actor

Copying of another's written work

Someone who copies the behaviour or actions of another

Creation meant to communicate or appeal to senses or mind

A person or thing used to mislead or lure someone into a trap

Unnatural, artificial or fake in nature

Imaginary or illusory

Characterized by dishonesty and deception

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Noun

A thing intended to simulate or copy something else

chip off the old block

virtual reality

look-alike computer

perfect likeness

exemplification

personification

exact duplicate

exact counterpart

dead ringer for

one and the same

two peas in pod

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“An appropriately programmed digital computer could produce a convincing imitation of human behavior.”

Noun

A fraudulent imitation of something else

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“A flea market vendor might pay as much as $60 for a good imitation of a Prada handbag.”

Noun

The act of copying, or using someone or something as a model

“In the imitation of nature, as in nature itself, balance is important.”

Noun

An act of imitating a person's speech or mannerisms, especially for comic effect

poor substitute

pathetic excuse

reappropriation

inadequate example

misrepresentation

false impression

exaggerated representation

distorted representation

exaggerated drawing

distorted drawing

superciliousness

taking the mickey

pulling someone's chain

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“She continued, putting on a terrible imitation of an English accent which she almost immediately changed to an even worse Scottish one.”

Noun

A manner or expression that hides one's true character or feelings

misrepresentation

false appearance

outward appearance

pretentiousness

superciliousness

airs and graces

assumed manners

going Hollywood

unnatural imitation

putting on airs

false impression

deceptive appearance

window dressing

window-dressing

smoke and mirrors

outward display

attractive appearance

external appearance

putting on a front

assuming a front

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Noun

The art, work or actions of an actor

characterization

performing arts

appearing on stage

amateur dramatics

treading the boards

personification

playing a character

assuming a character

stage performance

stage production

entertainment industry

theatrical performance

public performance

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Noun

Copying of another's written work

Noun

Someone who copies the behaviour or actions of another

Noun

Creation meant to communicate or appeal to senses or mind

pictorialization

Noun

A person or thing used to mislead or lure someone into a trap

carrot and stick

pressurization^US

pressurisation^UK

shot in the arm

kick up the backside

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Adjective

Unnatural, artificial or fake in nature

to all intents and purposes

not found in nature

not existing in nature

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“The boots and shoes were manufactured with imitation leather.”

Adjective

Imaginary or illusory

out of this world

phantasmagorical

unsubstantiated

out of the question

all in the mind

product of someone's imagination

extraterrestrial

fool's paradise

misrepresentative

all in one's head

imperceptible to the touch

ill-thought-out

without foundation

phantasmagorial

phantasmagorian

filled with dreams

created out of thin air

larger-than-life

contrary to fact

figment of imagination

hard to swallow

non-naturalistic

castles in the air

too good for this world

non-representational

unrepresentative

head in the clouds

out of touch with reality

not backed up by evidence

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Adjective

Characterized by dishonesty and deception

dishonourable^UK

dishonorable^US

against the law

unsportsmanlike

unauthorized^US

under-the-table

double-crossing

unauthorised^UK

under the table

against the rules

cloak-and-dagger

under the counter

sticky-fingered

hole-and-corner

under-the-counter

intentionally misleading

behind-the-scenes

unconstitutional

nimble-fingered

gone to the dogs

in holes and corners

hole-in-the-corner

economical with the truth

playing politics

open to bribery

of dubious character

not straightforward

potentially illegal

unconscientious

insurrectionary

contrary to law

in violation of law

without law and order

not to be trusted

not to be depended on

good-for-nothing

beyond contempt

beyond the pale

demoralizing^US

demoralising^UK

of bad reputation

not trustworthy

not to be relied upon

beneath contempt

good-for-naught

not entirely truthful

terminologically inexact

in the doghouse

without standards

contrary to the rules

unsophisticated

dishonest-looking

mysterious-looking

strange-looking

without scruples

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