imitations
Copies of originals
Imitations are copies or reproductions of something else, usually inferior to the original: cheap imitations of designer handbags, imitations of her distinctive style.
The word often carries a dismissive tone—calling something an imitation suggests it falls short of the genuine article.
In performance, imitations are acts of mimicry: His imitations of famous actors had everyone laughing.
Faithful scaled reproduction
- duplicateExact replica of original
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- facsimileExact reproduction of original
- knockoffUnauthorized replica product
counterfeit · forgery · clone · replicate · recreate · reprint · photocopy · xerox
Intentional criminal trickery
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- shamFraudulent imitation
- conArgument against
ruse · pretense · masquerade · charade · impostor · charlatan · quack · phony
Produced artificially, not natural
- ersatzArtificial and inferior substitute
- fauxArtificial or imitation
- simulatedMade to imitate reality
- artificialMade, not natural
man-made · manufactured · plastic · pleather · faux fur · cultured pearl · cubic zirconia · vinyl
Pretending to be another
- parodySatirical imitation
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- apingImitating closely
parroting · mime · pantomime · copycat · send-up · lampoon · spoof · satire
Expression of deep respect
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
- cover versionReperformed song by another artist
- remakeNew version created
- reinterpretationNew understanding of something
revival · dedication · salute · nod · callback · reference · allusion · evocation
replica
Faithful scaled reproduction
- duplicateExact replica of original
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- facsimileExact reproduction of original
knockoff · counterfeit · forgery · clone · replicate · recreate · reprint · photocopy · xerox · carbon copy
fraud
Intentional criminal trickery
con · ruse · pretense · masquerade · charade · impostor · charlatan · quack · phony · decoy
synthetic
Produced artificially, not natural
artificial · man-made · manufactured · plastic · pleather · faux fur · cultured pearl · cubic zirconia · vinyl · margarine
impersonation
Pretending to be another
- parodySatirical imitation
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
aping · parroting · mime · pantomime · copycat · send-up · lampoon · spoof · satire · burlesque
homage
Expression of deep respect
- pasticheImitative artistic tribute
- cover versionReperformed song by another artist
- remakeNew version created
reinterpretation · revival · dedication · salute · nod · callback · reference · allusion · evocation · sampling
- Off-brandsstore brands, knockoffs, copycats, no-name brands, house brands
- fakesfake, fakes, counterfeit, counterfeits, replica
- replicasreproductions, duplicates, facsimiles, knockoffs, counterfeits
- scamsscam, scams, fraud, frauds, swindle
- doublesdouble, doubles, twin, twins, duplicate
- junktrash, garbage, refuse, rubbish, waste
imitationsoriginals
Authentic first versions
genuine articles · authentics · the real thing · legitimates
imitationsoriginals
Authentic first versions
innovations · inventions · originations · creations · prototypes
imitationsgenuine articles
Authentic items, not counterfeits
masterpieces · collector's items · museum pieces · heirlooms
- imitation crabProcessed fish mimicking shellfish
- pale imitationInferior version of something
- imitation vanillaSynthetic bean-pod flavoring
- imitation leather
- The Imitation GameEnigma decryption drama
- imitation gameMachine intelligence assessment