as in imitative
using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model
boys have a tendency toward mimetic behavior, often imitating their fathers at a fairly early age
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Recent Examples of mimetic
Indeed, what is happening might be better explained by the field of mimetic theory, which recognizes that imitation can drive decisions, stressing the role of volition and social learning in human arrangements.
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Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
An enduring favorite, the satirical coming-of-age comedy (from director Mark Waters based on a script by Fey) has launched a bevy of endlessly quotable, referential and mimetic turns of phrase.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
Social media managers took note of the album art’s low-effort, counterintuitive chicness, and soon, X and Instagram were flooded with mimetic interpretations.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 25 July 2024
Arguably, the thing that makes acting an art form, rather than just a series of mimetic gestures, is the actor’s interpretation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
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Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
An enduring favorite, the satirical coming-of-age comedy (from director Mark Waters based on a script by Fey) has launched a bevy of endlessly quotable, referential and mimetic turns of phrase.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
Social media managers took note of the album art’s low-effort, counterintuitive chicness, and soon, X and Instagram were flooded with mimetic interpretations.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 25 July 2024
Arguably, the thing that makes acting an art form, rather than just a series of mimetic gestures, is the actor’s interpretation.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for mimetic
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