1. plural of simulacrum; images or representations of something
Usage: formal
2. unsatisfactory imitations or substitutes
Usage: formal

Examples

• The museum displayed simulacrums of ancient artifacts.
• These plastic flowers are mere simulacrums of natural beauty.
• The theme park featured simulacrums of famous world landmarks.
• Critics argued that the reproductions were poor simulacrums of the originals.
• The virtual reality created convincing simulacrums of real environments.
• Ancient temples often contained simulacrums of their deities.