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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
The oud that launched a thousand imitators, and still outclasses them all.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The goofy tree-imitator Pokémon, whose rock typing has come off as a prank since its early second generation introduction, finally fulfills its destiny as a grass type thanks to this new battling phenomenon.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads?
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
In several other 2025 cases, ICE agent imitators have been seeking social media clout or making a political point.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Over the past two decades, China has risen from imitator to innovator, advancing rapidly in new energy, robotics, batteries and drones—and related military power.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Kam Patterson, who is arriving from the Austin scene, a thriving-but-controversial branch of the comedy world loosely organized around Joe Rogan and his imitators.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Largely touted as one of the best games ever made, Hades has inspired many imitators, many of which only superficially comprehend the special alchemy of design elements that makes the indie actioner so effective.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Anyone who has spent time on TikTok knows when someone finds a formula for capturing mass attention, imitators rush in.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The goofy tree-imitator Pokémon, whose rock typing has come off as a prank since its early second generation introduction, finally fulfills its destiny as a grass type thanks to this new battling phenomenon.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads?
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
In several other 2025 cases, ICE agent imitators have been seeking social media clout or making a political point.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Over the past two decades, China has risen from imitator to innovator, advancing rapidly in new energy, robotics, batteries and drones—and related military power.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Kam Patterson, who is arriving from the Austin scene, a thriving-but-controversial branch of the comedy world loosely organized around Joe Rogan and his imitators.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
Largely touted as one of the best games ever made, Hades has inspired many imitators, many of which only superficially comprehend the special alchemy of design elements that makes the indie actioner so effective.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Anyone who has spent time on TikTok knows when someone finds a formula for capturing mass attention, imitators rush in.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitator
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Striking these partnerships often requires that a creator have millions of followers, and produce longer-form content with high production value.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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An official at the Attorney General's office confirmed to Newsweek that the X account, which has 36 followers and has tweeted 577 times was linked to Ray.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The cast also features Indonesian performer Elvira Devinamira.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit a stunt performer from Horizon 2, which Kevin Costner directed, wrote, produced, and stars in, brought against him and others behind the film in May still — mostly — stands, a judge has ruled, according to documents obtained by EW.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Obama’s 2015 appearance is central to WTF’s mythology and to podcasting lore in general, so bringing him back provides a neat poetic echo to end the show.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Worries are particularly high about companies in the artificial-intelligence industry, where pessimists see echoes of the 2000 dot-com bubble that imploded.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The actor had previously met success with the first film in Netflix's The Kissing Booth series, but his searing performance as the nervy, brooding jock Nate Jacobs was among the most potent features that made Euphoria a water cooler hit.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Last night at the BFI London Film Festival, the Swedish actor took it up another leather daddy notch.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kirkland Signature The best part about Costco is, inarguably, Kirkland Signature, their line of countless copycats of popular food, decor, or fashion items.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Moisture and energy from Tropical Storm Raymond will play copycat and get steered by the same weather system into Mexico and the Southwest, although a bit farther east than Priscilla.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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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 top secret agent of CONTROL is a role model for clumsy wannabe Steve Carell, though by the end, Agent 23 is the one throwing an explosive situation into total KAOS.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Best Toy from a Film Franchise Dragon rider wannabees can put their dreams into motion by bonding and engaging with the ever-playful Toothless.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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It’s been a long time coming for the 33-year-old, who began writing songs as a teenager and landing gigs on the side as — of all things — a Hannah Montana impersonator.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Tight control over who can join helps prevent impersonators from slipping in unnoticed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Imitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitator. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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