Tales of gentleness, of honor, of justice, of courage, of fortitude in suffering, of intrepidity in danger, of dauntless resolution, of iron will, inspire children to an emulation of those virtues.
Source: tatoeba (10791702)
Emulation
/ˌɛm.jʊˈleɪ̯.ʃən/
Synonyms for "emulation" (44 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Noun(6 words)
Strong matches (13)
Adjective(2 words)
emulated learningimitative art
Noun(5 words)
Related words (22)
Noun(9 words)
Verb(1 words)
simulate living systems
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: academic emulation, ambition, aping, competition, computer simulation.
- Sentence evidence is available for emulation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "emulation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "emulation"
Keep "emulation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "emulation" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "emulation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "emulation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
6 entriesacademic competitioncomputer emulationfriendly competitionhabit imitationhardware emulationrole model imitation
Collocations
6 entriesacademic emulationcomputer emulationemulation modeemulation softwarehardware emulationreal time emulation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
a great figure who is worthy of respect and emulation
Source: wiktionary
Allur'd, not forc'd, encourag'd, not compell'd; The shrinking eye look'd up, the soul was cheer'd, Felt as it learnt, confided e'er it fear'd; And first by emulation's ardour mov'd, Prest onward in the path which soon it lov'd.
Source: wiktionary
Scarce two gentlemen dwell together in the country […] , but there is emulation betwixt them and their servants, some quarrel or some grudge betwixt their wives or children […]
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "emulation"?
Closest matches include academic emulation, ambition, aping, competition, computer simulation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "emulation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.