slavish imitation

Frequency: 4.01.2 per million words

Copying something exactly without any creative thought or originality.

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Examples (20)

  • His design was criticized as a mere slavish imitation of the original.
  • His work is a slavish imitation of the master's style.
  • The band's early work was a slavish imitation of their idols.
  • The early critics accused the artist of slavish imitation rather than original creation.
  • We should avoid slavish imitation and strive for originality.
  • Avoid slavish imitation; find your own voice.
  • A true artist never engages in slavish imitation.
  • This novel suffers from slavish imitation of popular trends.
  • Her academic paper was dismissed for being a slavish imitation of existing theories.
  • She rejected the idea of slavish imitation of her role models.
  • The architect warned against a slavish imitation of historical styles.
  • The student's essay was criticized for its slavish imitation of the source material.
  • Such a slavish imitation shows a lack of creativity.
  • True art transcends slavish imitation.
  • The company's new product was nothing more than a slavish imitation of a competitor's success.
  • He was tired of being accused of slavish imitation.
  • Innovation thrives where slavish imitation is discouraged.
  • The film is a slavish imitation of a classic Hollywood movie.
  • Critics panned the film as a slavish imitation, devoid of fresh ideas.
  • She warned against the dangers of slavish imitation in the creative process.