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
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.
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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
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
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The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Contemporary managers, executives and umpires will be considered in December 2026, while classic era candidates will be viewed in December 2027.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Both were exemplary but had to be substituted due to injury.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, he’s being remembered as an exemplary leader.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The carbon nanofiber provides mechanical stability, abundant pore channels, and excellent electrolyte wettability, while the cobalt sites catalyze the adsorption and conversion of polysulfides.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Across his decades-long career, filmmaker Malik Hassan Sayeed has sat for only a handful of feature interviews, which is unrepresentative of both his unique ability to communicate and his openness to sharing stories from his life.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, designing electrical systems for aircraft poses unique challenges.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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He is viewed as a superb talent and a very coachable player, which leads to thinking that he will be better served by staying in Pittsburgh, working with the NHL staff and taking his lumps.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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At Lotus, the dinner menu always highlighted a superb selection of sushi, such as tai snapper umaki roll with avocado, cucumber, and pickled daikon, as well as outstanding small plates and snacks.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Includes gardening tips to grow perfect perennials and chiles for every palate, plus articles on delicious Ukrainian food dishes and Christmas family traditions, banana recipe contest winners and practical life advice.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing definitive from Roseman.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the answer that emerges from a review of Cheney’s actions and statements appears to be a definitive no.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The archetypal trickster reemerged in popular culture in the 1970s, driven by the disillusionment and violence of the Vietnam War era.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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That’s about half of what archetypal metal-bender General Motors garnered in the same span.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Imitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitable. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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