impressionist
noun
im·pres·sion·ist
im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nist 
1
often capitalized
: someone (such as a painter) who practices or adheres to the theories of impressionism
2
: an entertainer who does impressions
Examples of impressionist in a Sentence
a celebrated impressionist who can do enough rapid-fire imitations to populate an entire stage with characters
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The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum fills in the gaps, connecting the old world to the new with impressionists and abstract pioneers.
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As a versatile impressionist and realist, Fatai's work has now been featured in exhibitions and museums within Nigeria and around the word.
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The funniest part about that is Lisa Ann Walter is actually a really exceptional impressionist.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025
The comedian and impressionist who has done his impressions to the faces of Michael Buble, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti and more will be at American Comedy Co. 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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AFAR Media, 11 Apr. 2025
Using art to 'promote the richness and uniqueness of Black beauty'
As a versatile impressionist and realist, Fatai's work has now been featured in exhibitions and museums within Nigeria and around the word.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
The funniest part about that is Lisa Ann Walter is actually a really exceptional impressionist.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025
The comedian and impressionist who has done his impressions to the faces of Michael Buble, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti and more will be at American Comedy Co. 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Impressionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressionist. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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impressionist
noun
im·pres·sion·ist
im-ˈpresh-(ə-)nəst
1
often capitalized
: a person (as a painter) who practices impressionism
2
: an entertainer who does impressions
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