Synonyms of formulaic

formulaic

adjective

ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-ik 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• imitative
• unoriginal
• imitation
• emulative
• mock
• mimetic
• misleading
• slavish
• deceptive
• canned
• mimic
• false
• copied
• apish
• fraudulent
• epigonous
• epigonic
• synthetic
• artificial
• perfunctory
• routine
• sham
• fake
• counterfeit
• bogus
• simulated
• uninspired
• cut-and-dried
• substitute
• duplicated
• factitious
• plagiarized
• reproduced
• photocopied
• cribbed
• reduplicated
• transcribed
• forged
• cut-and-dry
• backup
• man-made

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• original
• true
• legitimate
• authentic
• archetypal
• bona fide
• real
• archetypical
• natural
• genuine
• classic
• ideal
• model

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of formulaic

Just formulaic words on a page that disengages readers fast. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

While the online consensus was that the gifts were redundant and of minimal practical value, the biggest argument was that there was no skincare, makeup or other actual formulaic products. —Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

There, its formulaic approach to writing received a more mixed reception: A regimented education that prioritizes structure over creativity helps kids learn how to take tests, but not actually write, critical parents and teachers say. —Megan Sauer, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024

No, the real fierce competition here is between everything distinctive and everything formulaic about this movie. —A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024