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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- 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.