impersonator
noun
im·per·son·a·tor
im-ˈpər-sə-ˌnā-tər 
plural impersonators
: a person who pretends to be someone else
especially
: a person who entertains people by assuming the character of another often famous person
an Elvis Presley impersonator
Examples of impersonator in a Sentence
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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
Matthew Lopez’s popular comedy about a struggling Elvis impersonator who becomes a sensation as a country singer in drag clubs is the final show of Westport Country Playhouse’s season.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
With the war between New Jersey and Shah of Iran impersonator Phil Leotardo ending in dramatic fashion, Tony can now breathe a brief sigh of relief, though his crew now looks like a shell of its former self and there are looming indictments hanging over our favorite mob boss's head.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
The celebration features food and music, a bocce tournament, an Elvis Presley impersonator, pizza acrobatics and more.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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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.
—
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
Matthew Lopez’s popular comedy about a struggling Elvis impersonator who becomes a sensation as a country singer in drag clubs is the final show of Westport Country Playhouse’s season.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
With the war between New Jersey and Shah of Iran impersonator Phil Leotardo ending in dramatic fashion, Tony can now breathe a brief sigh of relief, though his crew now looks like a shell of its former self and there are looming indictments hanging over our favorite mob boss's head.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
The celebration features food and music, a bocce tournament, an Elvis Presley impersonator, pizza acrobatics and more.
—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impersonator. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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