EPIGONIC Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

epigonic

adjective

variants or epigonous

Definition of epigonic

as in imitative

using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model an epic novel that would eventually spawn a vast body of epigonic fiction

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Adjective

The word is likely imitative (onomatopoeic), echoing the sound of heavy breathing during sleep.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Since then, whenever new tools to crank out communications have become available, somebody has flooded the zone with the fastest, most imitative material that could garner attention.

— Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2025

Definition of imitative

Adjective

At 6ft 3in (190cm) with unconventional movement mechanics, he is likened to Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike for his deceptive play.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Distinguished by unique morphological features like a longer tail and specific tooth structure, alongside genetic evidence, the stingray's identification underscores the complexity of taxonomy where appearances can be deceptive.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of deceptive

Adjective

From the fragmented breakup anthems to the formulaic moodboard fodder, nothing on Steve Lacy’s new album seems to come naturally.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
With Disney serving as popular culture’s foremost purveyor of such retreads, the formula for what makes a live-action remake hit or miss with audiences could hardly seem less formulaic.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of formulaic

Adjective

Also, when implementing AI, organizations can run into issues with the data environment around the AI model that have nothing to do with the model itself, such as when metadata can be incomplete and field names are misleading.

— Saurabh Gupta, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The next day, Blazers president Dewayne Hankins deferred questions through team spokesperson Charles Boyle, who said the city’s depiction of the Blazers is misleading.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of misleading

Adjective

Earlier in July, a senior security source in Tehran told CNN that the claims of nuclear activities taking place at Pickaxe Mountain were false.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Two Charlotte brokers are facing accusations of filing false life insurance applications for profit, according to North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.

— Mark Price July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

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