emulative
Wanting to match
Emulative means characterized by emulation—striving to equal or surpass someone by imitating them.
An emulative spirit drives people to match or exceed the achievements of those they admire: Her emulative approach to learning meant she studied the techniques of master painters.
The word suggests competitive imitation rather than mere copying.
Adaptive resemblance to another
- copycatOne who mimics another
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- replicateCopy exactly
- followGo behind another
ape · parrot · echo · simulate · clone · reproduction · tribute · homage
Earnest sustained endeavor
- aspiringSeeking to achieve
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- goal-orientedFocused on objectives
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
excellence · determination · perseverance · ambition · motivation · self-improvement · upward · advancement
Ongoing contest between opponents
- contestOrganized competitive event
- challengeTest of ability
- opponentOne who contends against
- victoryDefeating an opponent
one-upmanship · outperform · surpass · benchmark · leaderboard · ranking · matchup · contender
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- idolObject of worship
- exemplarTypical perfect instance
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- heroOne admired for courage
icon · trailblazer · pioneer · luminary · paragon · standard-bearer · influence · admiration
mimicry
Adaptive resemblance to another
follow · ape · parrot · echo · simulate · clone · reproduction · tribute · homage · derivative
striving
Earnest sustained endeavor
- aspiringSeeking to achieve
- drivenIntensely determined to achieve
- goal-orientedFocused on objectives
achievement · excellence · determination · perseverance · ambition · motivation · self-improvement · upward · advancement · industrious
rivalry
Ongoing contest between opponents
victory · one-upmanship · outperform · surpass · benchmark · leaderboard · ranking · matchup · contender · vying
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- idolObject of worship
- exemplarTypical perfect instance
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
hero · icon · trailblazer · pioneer · luminary · paragon · standard-bearer · influence · admiration · reverence
emulativeoriginal
First or inventive
innovative · creative · inventive · pioneering · groundbreaking
emulativeuncompetitive
Unable to rival others
noncompetitive · complacent · self-satisfied · content · indifferent