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

For the first official day of the con, SDCC gave us reimaginings of classic tales.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 July 2026
The classic, beachy dive bar right on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach was a familiar haunt for the Orange County native, but on this random Tuesday afternoon, Turcs was filled with an audience twice the 32-year-old’s age.

— Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of classic

Adjective

Edoya, where brushes have been made by hand since 1718, is around the corner, and Nexpect, an excellent specialty coffee shop, is a short walk away.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Namely stage 13 when the race split into pieces, Tom Pidcock climbed back up the GC, Pedersen had to make a desperate attempt to reach Philipsen up the road to defend green, and the excellent Mauro Schmid got the victory his talent deserves.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Many of them feature amenities like a basketball court, weight rooms and a pool, while others may have unique features like boxing gyms or an ice rink.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Because there’s a certain level of difficulty involved in taking a song fans know well, and expect to hear a particular way, and successfully putting a unique spin upon it.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of unique

Adjective

There are some superb central defenders who have not made our list, which just highlights the level Vidic reached.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Small is a superb route runner, while Everhart is the type of athlete who can turn a jet sweep or bubble screen into a chunk play.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Definition of superb

Adjective

Their aggression on the bases wasn’t perfect — Koss and Drew Gilbert were both picked off — but the Giants have clearly made the steal more of a priority.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Beyond these coolers, there are several other styles of cooler boxes and bags perfect for a day at the beach.

— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026

Definition of perfect

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Like many of the club’s acquisitions, Straus’ had been lauded as a definitive step in the right direction for a team that has largely underperformed.

— Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Americans are increasingly seeking innovative therapies for aging, chronic pain and longevity; often faster than science can provide definitive answers.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of definitive

Adjective

Lestat remembers himself like a bit of an archetypal fairytale babe in the woods in the recounting of his human life.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Just over two miles south of the historic village of Tintagel, Trebarwith is a wild, archetypal north‑coast beach—a mile‑long sweep of golden sand and rocky outcrops visible only at low tide.

— Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

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