IMITABLE Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

imitable

adjective

ˈi-mə-tə-bəl

Definition of imitable

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

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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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitable

Adjective

The One-All has retro looks too, with a whiff of classic speedboat mixed with a dose of sixties wind-in-the hair roadster.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Luckily, some of the season’s best new trends and classic styles are on sale right now on Amazon.

— Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of classic

Adjective

Mitchell Leff / Getty Images In a social media post, the Phillies described Boone as an incredible player, teammate and family man who embodied everything exemplary athletes should represent, both on and off the field.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
However, the new rating system gives all schools the chance to reach exemplary status, rather than just the top 10% of performing schools.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of exemplary

Adjective

Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Aleksandra Karapetrova, an alpine enthusiast and environmental scientist at the University of California, Riverside, used her unique skill set to find that microplastics are present in remote Sierra Nevada mountain snow reachable only on skis.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Air ambulance services, though, come with unique challenges, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Elaine Appleton-Grant, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of unique

Adjective

Those hiding from family this Thanksgiving can take solace in a cornucopia of superb TV offerings.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026
Throughout, there’s a lingering sadness, which is properly explored in a superb episode made up of a trifecta of flashbacks, and his dour constitution still pairs perfectly with Helen’s reassuring nature.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

In the absence of neat, definitive explanations, a broader explanation for the global fertility crash comes into view.

— Jesús Fernández-Villaverde, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2026
Designated as a Memory Site in 2012 to ensure that the military repression isn’t forgotten, the prison is undergoing its definitive closure and transfer of inmates to a new complex.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of definitive

Adjective

Many of my eight women were not archetypal heroines, and this book certainly does not aim to be a hagiography.

— Natalie Livingstone, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
For Corn, this misunderstanding is key to the painting’s success, allowing for endless adaptation of the archetypal form of two figures joined in union.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of archetypal

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