simulacrum
/ˌsɪmjəˈleɪkrəm/
noun
- A slight, unreal, or superficial likeness or representation of something.
- The painting was only a simulacrum of the original masterpiece, missing its soul.
- His apology felt like a simulacrum of genuine regret, empty and rehearsed.
- In the virtual world, players interact with a simulacrum of a real city.
- An image or representation of a person or thing, especially in a statue or painting.
- The wax museum featured a simulacrum of the president that was eerily lifelike.
- The ancient temple contained a simulacrum of the goddess carved from marble.
- Photographers captured a simulacrum of the celebrity that looked almost real.
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