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simulacra
1
a thing or person that represents or resembles something or someone
- The theme park's replica of a medieval castle was a perfect simulacrum of the real thing.
- His painting was a simulacrum of the serene landscape he remembered from his childhood.
- The new smartphone is a simulacrum of the previous model, with only minor updates in design.
- The robot was designed to be a simulacrum of human behavior, capable of mimicking emotions and actions.
- In the novel, the dystopian city was a simulacrum of the world before the collapse, capturing its essence in a distorted way.
2
an insubstantial or vague semblance