emulation

/ˌɛmjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of trying to be like or do as well as someone or something else.
    • In the competition, there was a spirit of friendly emulation among the teams.
    • His emulation of his father's work ethic helped him become a successful lawyer.
    • The artist's style shows clear emulation of the great painters of the Renaissance.
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