Sentence examples for lost in imitation from inspiring English sources

Several books of his madrigals and instrumental music were published in his lifetime, and he is said to have been the first to write solo songs (now lost) in imitation of Greek music as it was then understood.

Yes, there's paint on canvas, or a kickdrum and a bassline, but something's been lost in translation, and the result is nothing but a piss-poor imitation masquerading as the past reassessed by the present.

When you feel lost in the world, there is some joy to be gleaned from exact imitations of familiar things.

The candidate will hear about how poor fellows lost their shirts investing in imitation Tiffany glass and now nearly worthless Darryl Strawberry rookie cards, but I'm convinced that simply on the upswell of enthusiasm generated by someone finally willing to hear these things, the candidate will be lifted into office.

As top versions became expensive, cheap zinfandels often became falsely plush and oaky in imitation, losing their fresh vibrancy.

If the original lids were lost, it was customary to replace them with wooden lids carved in imitation of the original metal piercing.

Campaigns are often exercises in imitation, but it's striking how many of this year's contenders have been imitating past Republican primary candidates who lost.

Ford's success inspired imitation and competition, but his primacy remained unchallenged until he lost it in the mid 1920s by refusing to recognize that the Model T had become outmoded.

The master did not indulge in imitation.

"Sweet Caroline," he crooned, in imitation of Neil Diamond.

She raised her chin and arched an eyebrow in imitation.