imitators
Those who mimic
Imitators are those who copy or mimic someone or something else.
The word usually implies the copy falls short of the original: Elvis had countless imitators, but none matched his charisma.
An imitator may seek to deceive, to learn through emulation, or simply to entertain through impersonation.
One who copies others
- mimicOne who copies others
- parrotSpeech-mimicking tropical bird
- apeTailless higher primate
- impressionistPerformer copying famous voices
mime · caricaturist · mockingbird · copycat · echo · emulator · parodist · satirist
Expression of deep respect
- cover bandGroup performing others' hits
- revivalReturn after decline
- commemoratorOne who honors memory
- successorOne who replaces another
tribute act · honoree · celebrant · interpreter · preservationist · torchbearer
Unauthorized replica product
- fakeNot the real thing
- forgeryCreating fraudulent imitations
- bootlegIllegally produced goods
- counterfeitFraudulent imitation
replica · sham · phony · ersatz · ripoff · fraud · pirate · falsification
Committed follower of teaching
- copycatOne who mimics another
- wannabeAspiring imitator of others
- acolyteClergy's ceremonial assistant
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
adherent · emulator · protégé · apprentice · successor · second-generation · camp follower
impersonator
One who copies others
impressionist · mime · caricaturist · mockingbird · copycat · echo · emulator · parodist · satirist · ventriloquist
homage
Expression of deep respect
- cover bandGroup performing others' hits
- revivalReturn after decline
- commemoratorOne who honors memory
tribute act · successor · honoree · celebrant · interpreter · preservationist · torchbearer
knockoff
Unauthorized replica product
counterfeit · replica · sham · phony · ersatz · ripoff · fraud · pirate · falsification · dupe
disciple
Committed follower of teaching
devotee · adherent · emulator · protégé · apprentice · successor · second-generation · camp follower
flatterer
One dispensing insincere praise
- infringerspirates, plagiarists, counterfeiters, bootleggers, forgers
- actorsactor, actors, actresses, film actor, actress
- followersfollowers, conformist, disciples, devotees, adherents
imitatorsoriginators
Those who create first
innovators · creators · inventors · pioneers · trailblazers
imitatorstrendsetters
Those who initiate popular styles
leaders · influencers · tastemakers · pacesetters · standard-bearers