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as in follower
a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way
an Elvis imitator in a sequinned jumpsuit
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as in performer
a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect
that comedian is a hilarious imitator of a surprising array of current celebrities
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Recent Examples of imitator
That instinct to merge craftsmanship with culture has kept him ahead of imitators.
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Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Build a content machine that runs so fast, followers see you as the source, not the imitators.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The LLMs behind generative agents and chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are certainly expert imitators.
—Webb Wright, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the original crypto hoarder that’s inspired a flood of imitators, has amassed more than $72 billion worth of Bitcoin.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Baxter stepped down in 1988, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped British children’s television and inspired countless imitators — none of which matched the original’s cultural impact.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, imitators of Allbirds’ natural-fiber shoes proliferated, and the compelling brand story that was such at hit at first was in jeopardy.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Build a content machine that runs so fast, followers see you as the source, not the imitators.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The LLMs behind generative agents and chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are certainly expert imitators.
—Webb Wright, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the original crypto hoarder that’s inspired a flood of imitators, has amassed more than $72 billion worth of Bitcoin.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Baxter stepped down in 1988, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped British children’s television and inspired countless imitators — none of which matched the original’s cultural impact.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, imitators of Allbirds’ natural-fiber shoes proliferated, and the compelling brand story that was such at hit at first was in jeopardy.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitator
Noun
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With 254,000 followers on Instagram, Bambi is well-loved by her online community—something that gives her owner joy.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The mother-daughter business, which boasts more than 17,000 Instagram followers, began in 2024 when Sara Janusik thought of starting a mobile coffee shop.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Lively’s long friendship had been a distinct sub-plot in the IEWU legal battles, with tabloid fodder that the duo have fallen out over the controversy adverse Eras Tour performer getting tainted with the whole thing.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The legendary performer had frequented that particular hospital during the last years of his life, according to ABC News.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Street food tours through Gwangjang Market echo scenes of communal joy found in the film’s lighter moments.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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There are literally dozens of acting categories at the Emmys, meaning there are dozens of fashion moments from your favorite TV actors and actresses.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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This was also the actor’s (and Them June cover star’s) first-ever Emmy nomination, which makes his victory all the more impressive.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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The similarities might not have stuck out quite as much, but James Dyson’s words about copycats rang in my mind.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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None of these situations can be copycat from another one.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The wildly energetic feature tells the real-life story of Scottish wannabe rappers Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The capital of Texas, Austin is a bustling metropolis that attracts everyone from tech giants to wannabe Willie Nelsons.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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Home improvement impersonators remain a persistent problem, with contractors offering to pave driveways or repair roofs, collecting large advance payments, and then disappearing.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pay extra and you can be married by a female Elvis impersonator or enjoy a burlesque performance after your ceremony.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Imitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitator. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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