Synonyms of imitable

imitable

adjective

ˈi-mə-tə-bəl 

as in classic

constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated

most readers of classic English literature could recognize Jane Austen's imitable style instantly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• classic
• exemplary
• excellent
• unique
• superb
• perfect
• definitive
• archetypal
• paradigmatic
• exceptional
• quintessential
• wonderful
• model
• great
• terrific
• special
• prime
• fine
• marvelous
• textbook
• flawless
• ideal
• fantastic
• impeccable
• splendid
• superlative
• stellar
• fabulous
• superior
• unsurpassed
• first-rate
• first-class
• sensational
• sterling
• nifty
• absolute
• nonpareil
• dandy
• par excellence
• top
• fancy
• top-notch
• banner
• groovy
• choice
• high-grade
• capital
• grand
• swell
• keen
• primo
• bang-up
• tip-top
• A1
• crackerjack
• wizard
• jim-dandy
• A-OK

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• unsatisfactory
• bad
• substandard
• vile
• atrocious
• inadequate
• wretched
• inferior
• ordinary
• normal
• deficient
• typical
• low-grade
• average
• disappointing
• execrable
• representative
• mediocre
• second-class
• failed
• second-rate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imitable

Given that Griffin lacks a signature trading or investing style, his achievements can feel both confounding and imitable. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Brought to life by the imitable June Squibb, Eleanor is a Holocaust survivor who, after experiencing a difficult loss, moves to Manhattan for the first time at 94 years old. — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

When Bush made way for Bill Clinton in 1992, Darrell Hammond and Phil Hartman shared duties portraying the easily-imitable president, thus beginning a period in which some presidents were portrayed by multiple actors. — Justin Klawans, The Week, 21 Dec. 2022

Believe those friends and colleagues who always tell you how imitable your talent, wisdom and devotion are. — The Astrotwins, ELLE, 13 Nov. 2022

Such gems of human prose style, not yet imitable by AI, are implicitly set against the worry—expressed throughout—that computer amanuenses are everywhere sucking the fun out of things. — Steven Poole, WSJ, 21 Jan. 2022

Twitter feed is perhaps the most famous (and least imitable) example. — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 25 June 2020

Less imitable, Hopper has never ceased to influence the thinking, at the very least, of subsequent artists. — Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 1 June 2020

Not to mention the blogger elite — Garance Doré, Hanneli Mustaparta, Emily Weiss – who (when not behind the camera) manage to turn heads with their own imitable style. — Joyann King, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Oct. 2011