simulacrum

1 of 1noun

/ˌsɪ.mjʊ.ˈleɪk.rəm/

Forms:simulacra

a thing or person that represents or resembles something or someone

The theme park's replica of a medieval castle was a perfect simulacrum of the real thing.
His painting was a simulacrum of the serene landscape he remembered from his childhood.
The new smartphone is a simulacrum of the previous model, with only minor updates in design.
The robot was designed to be a simulacrum of human behavior, capable of mimicking emotions and actions.
In the novel, the dystopian city was a simulacrum of the world before the collapse, capturing its essence in a distorted way.

Synonyms:

an insubstantial or vague semblance