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as in performer
a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect
a versatile impersonator, he conjures up a glittering array of female stars and divas in the course of his act
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as in actor
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
a gifted impersonator who can convincingly portray both heroes and heels
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Recent Examples of impersonator
Congo fans helped pack out The Stadium Usually Known as Mercedes-Benz on Saturday (even without their beloved Patrice Lumumba impersonator).
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor).
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Another $920 million stemmed from government impersonators.
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Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Several nights a week, visitors could witness acts like the celebrity impersonator Ceri Dupree (who has performed as Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga, and even Queen Camilla) or the all-female vocal trio 3 Tons of Fun, whose standout renditions of Motown hits drew consistent crowds.
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Hannah Giorgis Yohannes,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Vegas is full of bachelor parties, drag revues, Elvis impersonators, wedding chapels, showgirls, leather daddies, casino grandmas, and enough sequins to blind Liberace.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
The appearance and actions of his impersonator at the tournament which concluded in January this year are intertwined with the psyche of Congolese people.
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Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Unlike impersonators, who pretend to be Elvis and sometimes present a characterized version of the king, tribute artists strive for authenticity.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
The event aims to set a Guinness World Record for the largest number of Monroe impersonators, with organizers hoping to attract 500 volunteers.
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Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor).
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Another $920 million stemmed from government impersonators.
—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Several nights a week, visitors could witness acts like the celebrity impersonator Ceri Dupree (who has performed as Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga, and even Queen Camilla) or the all-female vocal trio 3 Tons of Fun, whose standout renditions of Motown hits drew consistent crowds.
—
Hannah Giorgis Yohannes,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Vegas is full of bachelor parties, drag revues, Elvis impersonators, wedding chapels, showgirls, leather daddies, casino grandmas, and enough sequins to blind Liberace.
—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
The appearance and actions of his impersonator at the tournament which concluded in January this year are intertwined with the psyche of Congolese people.
—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Unlike impersonators, who pretend to be Elvis and sometimes present a characterized version of the king, tribute artists strive for authenticity.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
The event aims to set a Guinness World Record for the largest number of Monroe impersonators, with organizers hoping to attract 500 volunteers.
—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
Noun
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In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
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Left-back Douglas Santos has never been a top-class performer.
Noun
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Smollett was accused of staging a hate crime — which was originally reported as a racist and homophobic crime against the Empire actor— in Chicago in February 2019.
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Travis Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, and his wife, Kylie Kelce, are expected to attend, as are fellow NFL star George Kittle and actor-singer Suki Waterhouse.
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The 31-year-old entertainer surpassed Kevin Hart, who previously held the record after hosting the awards show in 2011.
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking everyday scenarios.
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The actress got her start in Cuban and Spanish cinema before transitioning to Hollywood in 2014.
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Fair highlights Despite the ongoing issues, the sparse number of visitors entertained themselves with interactive exhibits, like dressing up as former President George Washington or speaking with an actress portraying Betsy Ross.
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But the arrival of Buc-ee's supercharged the trend and spawned imitators like Wally's, which has three 50,000-square-foot locations in the Midwest, with plans for more.
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The frontier labs keep shipping the next capability while the imitators are still training on the last one, and the value keeps accruing to whoever is ahead rather than to whoever copied the leader's previous answers.
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The black and white photographs work especially well hung just a wall away from the Impressionists, many of who also work in black and white and concentrate on the slightest shadows.
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My first visit was in 1995 for a retrospective of 19th century Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte.
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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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