imitable

adjective

ˈi-mə-tə-bəl How to pronounce imitable (audio)
Definition of imitablenext
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
  1. classic
  2. exemplary
  3. excellent
  4. unique
  5. superb
  6. perfect
  7. definitive
  8. archetypal
Adjective
  • Orlando Bloom’s first big automotive splurge was a classic Porsche—a black 911S from 1973.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Pair them with a chunky sweater and sneakers, or a classic button-down shirt and heeled booties this season.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of classic
Adjective
  • Setting the standard for luxury with exemplary service and culinary offerings, all at the heart of Santa Fe’s rich cultural center.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In 2023, Leslie Van Houten was granted parole and released after holding what many described as an exemplary record for decades behind bars.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of exemplary
Adjective
  • There’s an excellent Anantara Spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center onsite, but the highlight of the property is its 60-foot-long oceanfront infinity pool, which overlooks the entire expanse of Stone Town beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Mikey Madison is excellent as a whistleblower driven by love, not spite.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Beat shows how so many of the sounds that were prevalent in the mid-’90s contained a unique, end-of-the century sadness.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, the self-regulating organization takes the day-to-day lead in devising standards, conducting oversight, enforcing rules, and punishing bad actors, drawing on its business members’ unique knowledge and real-world expertise.
    — William R. Gruver, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of unique
Adjective
  • Fans of modernist architecture will find much else to enjoy, too – not least in Ibirapuera Park, with its striking array of mid-century buildings by Oscar Niemeyer, including the pavilion that now houses the superb Museu Afro Brasil.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever the case might be, Kentucky Boy is a really superb bourbon.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • The outdoor second-floor deck is perfect for taking a break between museums—there's a table with complimentary coffee, fresh fruit, water, and seltzer available all day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Hotels, as well as airports, are perfect places to test this technology because their electricity usage follows quite predictable patterns.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfect
Adjective
  • Hernández, 40, played professionally from 2005 to 2019, spending his entire illustrious 15-season Major League career as the definitive ace for the Mariners.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Vistra must still meet technical, legal, environmental and financial requirements before the agency signs definitive financing agreements or provides any funds.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of definitive
Adjective
  • The clubhouse looks more Soho House than an archetypal northern non-League clubhouse.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Prada presented the skirt as a vocabulary, demonstrating the infinite possibilities that can emerge from an archetypal garment.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of archetypal

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“Imitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitable. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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