as in imitative
using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model
she thought the plots of most action movies were pretty formulaic
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Sporting a red Valentino blazer with peaked lapels and a matching sash, along with a slim pair of flared trousers, Domingo showed that even the most formulaic outfit can still be playful.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
But the more formulaic education becomes, the worse the outcomes seem to be.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
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She also demonstrated that the format was flexible and hardly formulaic.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
However, like all trends, a litany of formulaic bands would eventually sprout from the scene and spoil some of the otherwise refreshing innovation established by metalcore’s pioneering acts.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
But the more formulaic education becomes, the worse the outcomes seem to be.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Roberto Chavez, Iconic Artist Who Influenced Generations of Chicanx Artists, Dies at 92
Lorraine O'Grady, Conceptual Artist Who Advocated for Black Women's Perspectives, Dies at 90
She also demonstrated that the format was flexible and hardly formulaic.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
However, like all trends, a litany of formulaic bands would eventually sprout from the scene and spoil some of the otherwise refreshing innovation established by metalcore’s pioneering acts.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Formulaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulaic. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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