Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, especially when it comes from one of the most celebrated players in modern NHL history.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2023
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and EDM boy-king Zedd should be very flattered by this song — this is like a carbon copy of "Clarity," his 2012 classic.
From The Verge • Jun. 19, 2015
Predictions: Scholastic: Obama: 57% McCain: 39% Weekly Reader: Obama: 55% McCain: 43% Nickelodeon: Obama: 51% McCain: 49% Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, especially when it comes to Halloween masks.
From Time Magazine Archive
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I suppose; but never do we imitate the Americans, or even affect their manners while here.
From Over Here Impressions of America by a British officer by MacQuarrie, Hector
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