variants
or epigonous
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epigonic
Adjective
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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 -
It may be borrowed or coined, named after a person, inspired by a place or imitative of a sound.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The prelaunch test involves conducting a mock launch countdown and fueling the SLS with 700,000 gallons of cryogenic propellants that are later drained.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Lipshutz has covered iconic artists such as Taylor Swift, U2 and Lorde as a music journalist for over a decade, while guiding Billboard‘s editorial strategy across pop and mock music.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Until now, New York only prohibited deceptive practices, but starting February 2026 the Attorney General can pursue companies for conduct that causes substantial consumer harm or takes advantage of consumers’ lack of understanding even if no fraud is involved.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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This deceptive categorization is devoid of reality and misleads the American public.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An on-stage talk with an art critic—what seems like a formulaic exposition of Kristian’s photography—becomes the occasion of a fatal revelation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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But designer Maya Williams tells me the days of the formulaic kitchen are over.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This image oscillates between mimetic naturalism and the geometry of the digital design process.—
Thomas Demand,
Artforum,
2 Nov. 2025
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This recycling of historical materials, multiplied by the dozens of characters developed in Bomarzo, produces a mimetic effect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Experts immediately pointed out that Hassett had used a misleading method known as a cubic fit to make the mortality data appear less frightening.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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For its misleading omissions, the Times story deserves a flunking grade.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Over the past two years, attorneys for Meija have argued in post-conviction hearings that prosecutors introduced false and misleading testimony at trial and newly available scientific methods proved that Casiaono, who was submerged in a bathtub full of scalding water, died by accident.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Banfield’s defense attorney has accused prosecutors of offering Peres Magalhães a way out of prison in exchange for a false story to pin the murders on Banfield.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Epigonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epigonic. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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