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The phrase "an imitation of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that is a copy or reproduction of another thing, often in the context of art, literature, or behavior.
Example: "The painting is an imitation of the famous work by Van Gogh, capturing the same vibrant colors and brush strokes."
Alternatives: "a replica of" or "a copy of".
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In this case, life imitates, well, an imitation of life.
An imitation of an imitation of life?
Colbert imitates O'Reilly, and is thus an imitation of an imitation journalist.
Although endlessly imitated himself, Professor Unwin admitted that his language began as an imitation of his mother.
Barcelona has become an imitation of itself.
He did an imitation of Eddie Cantor.
"This is an imitation of a kiss," she sang.
Sometimes it sounds like an imitation of a radical act.
Voguing is an imitation of fashion shows performed by men.
I mean, a perfect imitation of an imitation of life.
He waved his hands in an imitation of panic.
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