mimeses

/maɪˈmiːsiːz/
noun
  1. Plural of mimesis; representations or imitations of the real world in art or literature.
    • The novel contains several mimeses of everyday life in the 19th century.
    • Artists often use mimeses to reflect social issues.
    • The play's mimeses of historical events made it feel authentic.
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