Imitator
/ˈɪmɪteɪtər/noun
A person who copies the behavior, appearance, or actions of someone else.
He's just an imitator of the famous artist, not a genuinely talented painter himself.
Often appears as...
- cheap imitator
- mere imitator
noun
An artist or performer who mimics the work or style of another artist, often in a humorous way.
The imitator put on a voice exactly like the movie star's, causing the audience to laugh.
Often appears as...
- celebrity imitator
- skilled imitator
noun
In nature, an organism that resembles another for survival or other benefits.
The butterfly was an imitator of a poisonous species, deterring predators.
Often appears as...
- protective imitator
- deceptive imitator
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noun
A person who copies the behavior, appearance, or actions of someone else.
He's just an imitator of the famous artist, not a genuinely talented painter himself.
Often appears as...
- cheap imitator
- mere imitator
noun
An artist or performer who mimics the work or style of another artist, often in a humorous way.
The imitator put on a voice exactly like the movie star's, causing the audience to laugh.
Often appears as...
- celebrity imitator
- skilled imitator
noun
In nature, an organism that resembles another for survival or other benefits.
The butterfly was an imitator of a poisonous species, deterring predators.
Often appears as...
- protective imitator
- deceptive imitator
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Being called an imitator often implies lack of originality or creativity.
He was dismissed as an imitator rather than being recognized for his own work.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Insult
Describing someone as an imitator can be used as a subtle way to criticize them.
Despite his efforts, his peers saw him as a mere imitator.
Pro Tip 3/3Differentiate with Homage
Distinguish between imitator and paying homage; the latter shows respect and reverence.
She wasn't just an imitator; her performance was a sincere homage to her idol.
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We tend to think of it as an intransigent given. We mistakenly believe that capitalism begets inevitably democracy. It doesn't. Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew and his great imitators in Beijing
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
The poet, being an imitator like a painter or any other artist, must of necessity imitate one of three objects - things as they were or are, things as they are said or thought to be, or things as they ought to be. The vehicle of expression is language - either current terms or, it may be, rare words or metaphors.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
French Philosopher
I have resolved on an enterprise that has no precedent and will have no imitator. I want to set before my fellow human beings a man in every way true to nature; and that man will be myself.
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Cesar Chavez
American Activist
Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves - and be free.
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James Murphy
American Musician
I've always been a good imitator. I love music. But I'm just not that original.
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Harrison Ford
American Actor
I rarely play a real person, because I don't think I'm a good imitator.
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Rudolph Valentino
Italian Actor
I am begining to look more and more like my miserable imitators.
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Vince Offer
Israeli Businessman
Consumers and retailers should always beware of imitators.
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Igor Stravinsky
Russian Composer
What gives the artist real prestige is his imitators.
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Friedrich Schiller
German Dramatist
Posterity weaves no garlands for imitators.
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Horace
Roman Poet
O imitators, you slavish herd!
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
The poet, being an imitator like a painter or any other artist, must of necessity imitate one of three objects - things as they were or are, things as they are said or thought to be, or things as they ought to be. The vehicle of expression is language - either current terms or, it may be, rare words or metaphors.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau
French Philosopher
I have resolved on an enterprise that has no precedent and will have no imitator. I want to set before my fellow human beings a man in every way true to nature; and that man will be myself.
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Cesar Chavez
American Activist
Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves - and be free.
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James Murphy
American Musician
I've always been a good imitator. I love music. But I'm just not that original.
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Harrison Ford
American Actor
I rarely play a real person, because I don't think I'm a good imitator.
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Rudolph Valentino
Italian Actor
I am begining to look more and more like my miserable imitators.
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Vince Offer
Israeli Businessman
Consumers and retailers should always beware of imitators.
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Igor Stravinsky
Russian Composer
What gives the artist real prestige is his imitators.
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Friedrich Schiller
German Dramatist
Posterity weaves no garlands for imitators.
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Horace
Roman Poet
O imitators, you slavish herd!
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