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Recent Examples of mimicry
This is due to autonomic mimicry, which is our tendency to mimic the facial expression of others, as described by review article in Trends in Cognitive Science.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While Mangold and Chalamet have discussed their desire to interpret, not imitate, Dylan, one wonders why the mimicry wasn’t scaled back.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
The film stars Billy Zane as the iconic movie star Marlon Brando, and the makeup work here strikes an impressive balance between mimicry and authenticity.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
More recent iterations have given him power replication, voice mimicry, size alteration, density control, and superhuman strength.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
While Mangold and Chalamet have discussed their desire to interpret, not imitate, Dylan, one wonders why the mimicry wasn’t scaled back.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2024
The film stars Billy Zane as the iconic movie star Marlon Brando, and the makeup work here strikes an impressive balance between mimicry and authenticity.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
More recent iterations have given him power replication, voice mimicry, size alteration, density control, and superhuman strength.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mimicry
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Star-Telegram: Talking about that tone of satire, Patrick Bateman in this movie, almost similar to a character like Tyler Durden in ‘Fight Club,’ has become a character that seems to attract a lot of fans who maybe don’t understand that satire.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2025
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In Mike White’s hands, The White Lotus remains a beautifully insightful satire with lots to say about money, power and true happiness.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
13 Feb. 2025
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Because of that, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy feels like meeting with old friends: warm, cozy, and filled with hysterical laughter.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ford decided to mouth his last name at the end, a decision that caused observers to break out in laughter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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Some aldermen called for the puppet — a bloodied caricature of Uncle Sam and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended to criticize Israeli military action in Gaza and the U.S. support of it — to be taken down.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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This is a man with a literal enemies list, a practical caricature of an out-of-control authoritarian or sinister secret-police leader.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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The comedy derived from pie-in-the-face burlesque, but what distinguished the show was its frenetic pacing.—
Susan Morrison,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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During a stop on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in June, Roan said horror movies, burlesque and theater also inspire her and her stylist Genesis Webb.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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Finally, Smith reiterated that no insult was directed at Williams.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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During the interview, McEnany spoke openly about being compared, as an insult, to the character of Pat, because of her gender expression.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Mimicry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mimicry. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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