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as in mocked
to pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behavior
a school intruder was caught trying to impersonate a teacher
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as in played
to present a portrayal or performance of
interpreters at the living history museum impersonate figures who are known to have actually lived in the colonial town
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Recent Examples of impersonated
In that case, attackers impersonated legitimate apps and walked users through terminal commands that installed the same AMOS infostealer.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
In 1993, Chris Farley impersonated Reiner in a cold open alongside Phil Hartman’s President Bill Clinton.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2025
The show’s cast members also impersonated Bob Dylan, Kate Bush, Yoko Ono, Björk, and Geese frontman Cameron Winter.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 21 Dec. 2025
In some cases, those people impersonated a federal agency and phished for personally identifiable information, including Social Security numbers, the FCC said.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
Among businesses scammers reportedly impersonated, Amazon was at the top at 35%, followed by Apple at 6%.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Four elderly Novato residents were targeted by callers who demanded cash and impersonated police employees or debt collectors, police said Wednesday.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The experience of being impersonated led de Blasio to reflect on the need for stronger action around the safety risks of emerging technology.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
The technology sold to Qualcomm was purportedly invented by Arabi’s sister, Sheida Alan, but prosecutors alleged Arabi was the true inventor and also impersonated his sister in communications related to the start-up company behind the technology — Abreezio.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
In 1993, Chris Farley impersonated Reiner in a cold open alongside Phil Hartman’s President Bill Clinton.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2025
The show’s cast members also impersonated Bob Dylan, Kate Bush, Yoko Ono, Björk, and Geese frontman Cameron Winter.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 21 Dec. 2025
In some cases, those people impersonated a federal agency and phished for personally identifiable information, including Social Security numbers, the FCC said.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
Among businesses scammers reportedly impersonated, Amazon was at the top at 35%, followed by Apple at 6%.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Four elderly Novato residents were targeted by callers who demanded cash and impersonated police employees or debt collectors, police said Wednesday.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The experience of being impersonated led de Blasio to reflect on the need for stronger action around the safety risks of emerging technology.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
The technology sold to Qualcomm was purportedly invented by Arabi’s sister, Sheida Alan, but prosecutors alleged Arabi was the true inventor and also impersonated his sister in communications related to the start-up company behind the technology — Abreezio.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonated
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Before tens of thousands of protesters marched in Minneapolis on Friday to demand Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents leave Minnesota, they were mocked by the voice of the Minnesota Vikings.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Promoted domestically as a tale of peasant uprising, the film later became a cult curiosity abroad, often mocked for its special effects but recognized as one of the country’s most technically ambitious productions.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Goldin originally conceived of it as a slideshow timed to songs by The Velvet Underground and Dionne Warwick, played in nightclubs around New York, and eventually, in the Whitney Biennial in 1985.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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The 33-year old native of the Dominican Republic has played his entire 13-year, big league career in Cleveland.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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There were plenty of laughs, as Montero imitated Lester’s pickoff throw and the players told some clubhouse stories, including some fights.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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In the restaurant business, a great location is one of the only competitive advantages that can’t be imitated.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Over seven months, the quartet performed 81 shows across three continents to more than 2 million attendees, cementing their status as the highest-grossing touring act among female K-pop groups.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The update also nods to her close personal and creative connection with her goddaughter Cyrus, who performed the song in a high-profile appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live in 2021.—
Russ Penuell,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
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Following the events of the first film, the Federation’s Man Hunters are now portrayed more openly as the clear villains.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lensed once again by Italian photographic duo Luca and Alessandro Morelli, known as The Morelli Brothers, at a Los Angeles studio, Peltz Beckham is portrayed against a dusty pink backdrop illuminated by cinematic light donning Genny’s feminine designs for spring.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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No federal officials have provided evidence suggesting Pretti acted violently toward federal agents in Minneapolis.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security said the agent acted in self-defense while attempting to disarm Pretti.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As depicted in the movie, Lee was arrested multiple times for blasphemy and disturbing the peace.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Throughout the series, characters in bigger bodies are depicted as abject, undesirable, and ill.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many interpreted this clip to mean that the regime was bleeding support even among loyalists.—
Nahid Siamdoust,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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In practice, however, the law is consistently interpreted in favor of the system.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Impersonated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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