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
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.
—The Astrotwins, ELLE, 13 Nov. 2022
An imitable writer whose pen tends toward difficult subjects, Yvonne Vera is adept at looking trauma in the eye and writing it with such devastating beauty.
—Roxane Gay, ELLE, 23 Mar. 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
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
An imitable writer whose pen tends toward difficult subjects, Yvonne Vera is adept at looking trauma in the eye and writing it with such devastating beauty.
—Roxane Gay, ELLE, 23 Mar. 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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Although there were many personnel changes in the group with Score being the constant, the classic lineup reunited for the albums Ascension (2018) and String Theory (2021).—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Go classic or try a variety of twists on the standard cheesesteak, including vegan options.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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She will be remembered as an exemplary icon of Indian cinema and culture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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People who knew Foxcroft remembered him as a father, husband and exemplary worker in tributes shared with the outlet.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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As always, however, IT leaders will need to balance their deployment plans with cost-management efforts that address the unique capabilities of agentic AI.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The tour will also see a unique family connection play out on Australian stages.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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But don't think of it as a gimmick bottling, Foley is a legend in the wine industry and has been crafting superb bourbon under his Charles Goodnight Whiskey brand for almost a decade.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On so many days and nights when their bats might as well have been toothpicks, the Padres have won games with superb pitching and solid defense.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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There's a wealth of options these days, from little soft-sided coolers perfect for a day trip to heavy-duty, high-performance wheeled coolers with ice retention times that seem to defy the sun—like our top pick, the Yeti Tundra Haul ($450).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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In the post’s third slide, Mahomes posed alongside her husband Patrick Mahomes, and their two children, Sterling and Bronze, while wearing a plain T-shirt, black shorts, and a fuss-free crossbody bag perfect for days spent chasing little ones.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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One of the things that makes Batman Begins so definitive a depiction of Batman’s origin is that this film, like its sequel The Dark Knight, depicted Gotham City as a living breathing character in the story.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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“Imitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitable. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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