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pastiche

Pronunciation

Noun C2 Mastery

A piece of art, writing, or music that imitates the style of previous work.

"The film is a loving pastiche of 1980s action movies."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

imitation homage

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Which word fits the gap? "The film is a loving _____ of 1980s action movies."

Answer: pastiche

In your own words, what does "pastiche" mean?

A piece of art, writing, or music that imitates the style of previous work.

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