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To strive to equal or surpass a model through imitation.

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emulate

The young pianist tried to emulate her teacher's careful phrasing.
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The illustrator later shared an exemplary poster in a workshop, explaining why its limited elements worked well together. She wanted it to embody the principle that clarity could be visually engaging, not to suggest that every future design should look the same. A student hoped to emulate the care behind that result without copying its exact arrangement.
From Recognition and a Model to Follow.
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