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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a shallow imitation of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is a superficial or insincere copy of something else, often implying a lack of depth or authenticity.
Example: "The movie was criticized as a shallow imitation of the original classic, failing to capture its essence."
Alternatives: "a poor replica of" or "a superficial copy of".
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President Obama is about to put to rest the Democratic Leadership Council's philosophy of trying to turn the Democratic Party into a shallow imitation of the Republican Party.
Admirers line up to pay lip service, but it's often no more than that: a shallow imitation of the original mechanic that placed sneaky behavior right at the heart of the experience.
Admirers line up to pay lip service, but it's often no more than that: a shallow imitation of the original mechanic that placed sneaky behaviour right at the heart of the experience.
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A parody is an imitation of an imitation: its target is the manner of representation itself.
"A parody is an imitation of an imitation: its target is the manner of representation itself," Menand wrote.
Shoot for a shallow depth of field.
He wasn't a rapper or an imitation of one.
Also, he does an excellent imitation of a chicken.
In this case, life imitates, well, an imitation of life.
I mean, a perfect imitation of an imitation of life.
Art is a mere imitation of life.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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