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impersonation

noun

as in performance

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Recent Examples of impersonation In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026 Iran has relied on covert online networks and impersonation campaigns to amplify pro-Tehran narratives and target critics. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026 Such impostor scams, when a criminal pretends to be a legitimate business or even a government official, are proliferating and morphing at an accelerated rate as artificial intelligence makes impersonation easier than ever. — Bill Lukitsch, Boston Herald, 13 July 2026 As cybercriminals use increasingly sophisticated tactics and AI makes phishing attempts, impersonation scams and other attacks harder to spot, organizations can’t rely on annual compliance training alone. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The number of people vulnerable to government-impersonation scams, in particular, is much higher, as anyone can be reached by phone or text, and quickly manipulated into thinking irrationally about how to avoid arrest, according to Brown. — Ella Moore july 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Dennis Truelove, 66, of Hot Springs faces charges of first-degree criminal impersonation, unlawful use of blue lights and multiple traffic offenses, state police said in a news release. — Arkansas Online, 30 June 2026 Scammers used sophisticated research and impersonation techniques to fool their victims. — Samantha Elkins, NBC news, 30 June 2026 To prevent impersonation, WhatsApp will hold back usernames for high-profile people or groups such as celebrities, public figures and government entities. — Kelvin Chan, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

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Noun

Nolan's non-linear storytelling and minimal exposition challenge some, yet the visual grandeur and powerful performances, including Anne Hathaway's Penelope and a diverse ensemble, are undeniable.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
His debut performance at Yankee Stadium will keep his name in the mix, whatever the role may be.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of performance

Noun

Through her unforgettable portrayal of Jia, Kaylee brought extraordinary heart, humanity, and light to Godzilla, Kong, and the Monsterverse.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
The report suggests that idealized portrayals of dating on social media may be affecting confidence and expectations, in some cases as much as or more than rejection itself.

— Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Definition of portrayal

Noun

Through her book club, Service95, founded in 2023, the singer has made her love of books key to her public persona.

— Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
Unlike entertainers who view their public persona as an alter ego, Sukihana sees balance as the foundation of her identity.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of persona

Noun

The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
And the leak to USA TODAY provides further evidence of the group’s careful masquerade, Tischauser, the SPLC researcher said.

— Will Carless, USA Today, 4 June 2026

Definition of masquerade

Noun

Odysseus, still under disguise, begged for food from the suitors at dinner that night.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
The big twist was always going to make or break Sugar, Apple TV’s contemporary neo-noir starring Colin Farrell as a dapper, tender, classic Hollywood–loving private investigator who happens to be a blue-skinned extraterrestrial in human disguise.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of disguise

Noun

Indeed, Congress periodically engages in a debt ceiling charade, which wastes a lot of time and energy and limits nothing.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 15 July 2026
The referee then has to stand in front of the monitor, hands on hips, and go through a charade of free will.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

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