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A thing intended to simulate or copy something else

The action of 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

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 old block

perfect likeness

virtual reality

facsimile reproduction

look-alike computer

exemplification

personification

chip off the old block

exact duplicate

exact counterpart

dead ringer for

one and the same

two peas in pod

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“The most accurate imitation of Chinese architecture in Europe.”

Noun

The action of 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

distorted drawing

inadequate example

false impression

exaggerated drawing

misrepresentation

superciliousness

taking the mickey

pulling someone's chain

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“Carissa clapped her hands together in an accurate imitation for effect.”

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

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Noun

Stage acting

performing arts

amateur dramatics

characterization

appearing on stage

treading the boards

stage performance

stage production

entertainment industry

personification

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

attention-grabber

motivating force

attention-getter

centre of attention^UK

surprise attack

gravitation towards

pressurization^US

center of attention^US

inclination towards

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

unrecognizable^US

unrecognisable^UK

sailing under false colours

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“A set of novels bound in imitation leather.”

Adjective

Imaginary or illusory

out of this world

phantasmagorical

all in the mind

product of someone's imagination

unsubstantiated

fool's paradise

misrepresentative

all in one's head

imperceptible to the touch

phantasmagorial

phantasmagorian

filled with dreams

created out of thin air

larger-than-life

contrary to fact

extraterrestrial

figment of imagination

hard to swallow

without foundation

non-naturalistic

castles in the air

non-representational

unrepresentative

head in the clouds

out of touch with reality

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Adjective

Characterized by dishonesty and deception

dishonourable^UK

dishonorable^US

against the law

unsportsmanlike

double-crossing

unauthorized^US

under-the-table

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

of bad reputation

not trustworthy

not to be relied upon

good-for-naught

not entirely truthful

terminologically inexact

in the doghouse

unsophisticated

without standards

dishonest-looking

mysterious-looking

strange-looking

without scruples

beyond the pale

contrary to the rules

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