IMPERSONATION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

impersonation

noun

as in performance

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Recent Examples of impersonation From a security standpoint, verifying political senders can help make impersonation harder. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 But the use of fake accounts and impersonation here is new and shows how AI might be able to convince humans to act on its behalf for nefarious purposes. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 He is charged with false impersonation of a federal officer, unauthorized use of a Coast Guard insignia and discharge of a pollutant into a navigable waterway. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2026 With guest judge Brooke Shields in the house, the queens played the celebrity-impersonation competition with a twist. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 Scam Buster is a bot that will reply to scammers in your inbox, placating them with the same social engineering tactics that scammers use, such as impersonation, flattery, and urgent messaging. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026 An extraditable arrest warrant was obtained on charges of first-degree identity theft, second-degree money laundering, first-degree larceny, criminal impersonation and second-degree telephone fraud. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Separately, the federal tech ministry has also asked Meta’s WhatsApp messenger to delay the launch of its new usernames feature — which allows users to connect without sharing numbers — over impersonation and digital arrest concerns. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Check the city or county official website for notices about ongoing impersonation schemes. — Laura Fay, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Engineers are also evaluating the system’s performance and interoperability during flight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The SmartTex Hub added another layer, focusing on high-performance and functional materials.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of performance

Noun

The film received a very positive reception but its nearly four-hour runtime and the deeply unsettling nature of Gibney’s portrayal also seemed to have exhausted the crowd.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Suffice it to say, a QB's rookie year is not always an accurate portrayal of the player that QB will become.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of portrayal

Noun

After spending nearly her whole life in the spotlight, Cyrus said that Parton taught her the value of crafting a persona separate from her personal life, which is a lesson that went back to her Hannah Montana days.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
Jags coach Liam Coen has the nerd persona down pat (think Mike McDaniel), but there is evidence of brilliance there.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of persona

Noun

Each show has a different theme that will transport you to an over-the-top setting, from a masquerade ball to old Hollywood.

— Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2026
That kind of cynicism is cheap and facile and masquerades as intelligence and erudition.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of masquerade

Noun

Aaron Rowe, who was one of the opening acts on Ed Sheeran’s tour before pulling out after Macklemore’s dismissal over his support for Palestine, has now issued an impassioned defense of the singer.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday — possibly solo — after all his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of act

Noun

Jones’ system is multiple but predicated largely on Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ high-press scheme, with plenty of pre-snap disguises, overloaded fronts and interchangeable assignments.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
His work included wearing a disguise, sometimes posing as British or Canadian with an accent.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of disguise

Noun

As if to prove the point, my wife and I arrived at the lake to find a very fit, very bronzed, nearly naked couple performing complicated yoga poses in front of an iPhone on a tripod, using the lake as their backdrop.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Learning the key differences between poison hemlock and Queen Anne’s lace is essential for protecting yourself from the dangers that poison hemlock poses.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

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