The new fashion designer was criticized as an imitator rather than an innovator.

The musician ignored his imitators and focused on creating new music.

Children often imitate the gestures and phrases of their teachers when they are learning a new language.

The jeweler noticed that the imitations lacked the fine hallmarks of genuine pieces.

The toddler imitates the way the puppy tilts its head.

The imitativeness of the young students' paintings revealed how deeply they respected their teacher's style.

The young artist painted imitatively, copying every brushstroke of the old master's work.

She was imitating the teacher's accent to make everyone laugh.

Her imitating the famous singer was so precise that the audience applauded.

Her imitation of the original painting was so precise that even experts hesitated to call it a forgery.