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Definition of Simulacrums
1. simulacrum [n] - See also: simulacrum
Lexicographical Neighbors of Simulacrums
Literary usage of Simulacrums
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Gentleman's Magazine (1870)
"Let the unknown pass unnoticed. Do not importune mythology. Do not interrogate
appearances. Have a profound respect for simulacrums. ..."
2. Terry's Mexico: Handbook for Travellers by Thomas Philip Terry (1909)
"The vestments in the sacristía are but simulacrums of the rich possessions of
former times. The pictures in the various chapels are mediocre. ..."
3. South American Travels by Henry Stephens (1911)
"There are a few buildings that at one time were fine, but years of misuse have
rendered them simulacrums of their past. The palace of the presidente, ..."
4. A Kingdom of Two: A True Romance of Country Life by Helen Rickey Albee (1913)
"There are miles of gay ribbons and bright plumage, for the shopping world is
eager to celebrate the return of Spring with simulacrums of natural beauty. ..."
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