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as in coming (to)
to be the same in meaning or effect
what they offered at the new resort didn't begin to emulate the kind of pampering we were used to getting at the resort that closed down
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as in imitating
to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
a pro athlete who has often said that children should emulate their parents—not him
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Recent Examples of emulating
Cesar’s multicultural wedding reception, emulating the tripartite screen of Abel Gance’s Napoléon, might be the worst idea.
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Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
His example is worth emulating and his legacy is one worth building upon.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
His example is worth emulating and his legacy is one worth building upon.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulating
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Also comes in a matching Passport Case.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The audio is all one track, so matching with video avatars is time-consuming.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This change might create fresh information, artistic elements, insights, or viewpoints beyond simply copying the original.Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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That data often comes from what's readily available online, meaning content created by writers, artists, journalists, graphic designers and anyone using social media.Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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At Real, the 65-year-old has won club-record equalling 14 honors, including three Champions Leagues and two La Ligas.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Yet, despite the occasional Black Panther-level triumph, the MCU has never come close to equaling the sum of its parts.Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Emulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulating. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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