passable imitation

Frequency: 5.53.1 per million words

An imitation that is acceptable but not excellent.

imitationADJECTIVE + IMITATION

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passable

Examples (10)

  • His accent was a passable imitation of a native speaker.
  • The replica watch was a passable imitation of the original.
  • Her performance was a passable imitation of the famous singer.
  • The cheap leather bag was a passable imitation of a designer one.
  • Despite being a beginner, his drawing was a passable imitation of the photograph.
  • The digital artist created a passable imitation of traditional oil painting.
  • It was a rather passable imitation of his father's stern voice.
  • For a student project, it was a passable imitation of a professional documentary.
  • The AI-generated music was a passable imitation of human composition.
  • The chef's vegan burger was a passable imitation of a meat patty.