mere imitation

Frequency: 6.25.5 per million words

Used to diminish the value of something, emphasizing it is only a copy and not original.

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Examples (10)

  • They are mere imitations of existing products.
  • His latest work was criticized as a mere imitation of more established artists.
  • The new software was nothing more than a mere imitation of its popular rival.
  • Without a unique selling point, the product became a mere imitation in the market.
  • Her acting lacked originality, appearing to be a mere imitation of her favorite star.
  • The government's reforms were seen as mere imitations of policies from other countries.
  • Critics dismissed the band's sound as a mere imitation of 80s pop.
  • The architectural design felt like a mere imitation rather than an innovative creation.
  • He argued that much of modern art is a mere imitation of past movements.
  • Despite its claims, the luxury brand offered what many considered mere imitations.