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.
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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.
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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.
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Justin Klawans,
The Week,
21 Dec. 2022
Believe those friends and colleagues who always tell you how imitable your talent, wisdom and devotion are.
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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.
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Steven Poole,
WSJ,
21 Jan. 2022
Twitter feed is perhaps the most famous (and least imitable) example.
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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.
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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.
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Joyann King,
Harper's BAZAAR,
11 Oct. 2011
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
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Fans have since delighted in the resurgence of the classic 1971 country-folk hit, with videos circulating across social media of World Cup viewers proudly belting the lyrics.
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Sourced mostly from South Island regions, the exemplary onboard wine selection is balanced enough to cater to a variety of palates.
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There’s not even pressure on him, really, at least in some part to his season’s results, which have been less exemplary than the past few.
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This should be an excellent match against a South Korean side that also has a victory after its comeback last week to beat Czechia.
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Come for that convenience, and stay for lively communal areas, sleek and spacious rooms and suites, and excellent food and beverage programming.
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The overlap between Juneteenth celebrations and World Cup festivities has created a unique opportunity for Kansas City’s Black cultural institutions.
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The red varieties with burgundy leaves are an excellent contrast to dahlia foliage, and their unique blooms last for weeks in the garden.
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Australia began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect to give themselves a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.
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The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza.
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The season’s final visit by the defending World Series champs coaxed the first sellout crowd of the season for the Minnesota Twins on a perfect summer evening.
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Neither butter nor margarine is perfect, and both have potential drawbacks.
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There has been no definitive declaration about which direction this team will take.
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Moreover, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh did a good job at his first post-meeting press conference last week, and the potential for a definitive agreement to end the war with Iran bodes well for the global economy.
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Lestat remembers himself like a bit of an archetypal fairytale babe in the woods in the recounting of his human life.
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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.
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“Imitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitable. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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