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Recent Examples of impersonation
In theory, it’s designed to prevent impersonation.
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Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
What stays with us is a sense not of impersonation but of surplus feeling.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Oh, just one more thing (my best Bounce Columbo impersonation there).
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the Federal Trade Commission, the number of adults over 60 who lost $10,000 or more to impersonation scams has quadrupled, and losses exceeding $100,000 per victim have surged eightfold since 2020.
—Summer Stephan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The app also uses watermarks and bans likeness impersonation.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
She was arrested and charged with several offenses including kidnapping and impersonation of an officer.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Regarding specifics, on the issue of impersonation, Spotify has committed itself to stronger rules and better enforcement.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Vocal impersonation is only allowed in music on Spotify when the impersonated artist has authorized the usage.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
What stays with us is a sense not of impersonation but of surplus feeling.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Oh, just one more thing (my best Bounce Columbo impersonation there).
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
According to the Federal Trade Commission, the number of adults over 60 who lost $10,000 or more to impersonation scams has quadrupled, and losses exceeding $100,000 per victim have surged eightfold since 2020.
—Summer Stephan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The app also uses watermarks and bans likeness impersonation.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
She was arrested and charged with several offenses including kidnapping and impersonation of an officer.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Regarding specifics, on the issue of impersonation, Spotify has committed itself to stronger rules and better enforcement.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Vocal impersonation is only allowed in music on Spotify when the impersonated artist has authorized the usage.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonation
Noun
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The contention over Bad Bunny's impending performance at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show roils on.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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The performance apparel and accessory brand was using the mill’s Dyneema fabrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mixed Critical Reception While the second season has received glowing reviews overall, critics have been divided over its portrayal of faith and tone.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The artist’s portrayals of nude Hindu deities, however, stand accused of offending religious sentiments — a reaction his supporters believe is exacerbated by his Muslim heritage.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dopamine hits didn’t last, of course, and Sennott eventually evolved past that way of thinking, but by that point her online persona had become a means to achieve her artistic goals.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Zellweger hasn’t been shy about expressing her desire to slip into her Bridget persona one more time.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Set in 1924, two years after Sarah Winchester’s death, this immersive experience has a masquerade ball, performers, and plenty of spooky mysteries — just head to the seance room.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s all going to change in January, starting with a masquerade ball and a chance meeting.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This act would make daylight saving time permanent and end the bi-annual tradition of changing the clocks.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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The film’s tonal balancing act — mixing absurdist humor with Anderson’s trademark intensity — seemed obviously comedic to casual awards observers, and the filmmakers, along with studio awards strategists, felt similarly.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Turns out, the disguise may not have been as appreciated by the person who did her glam.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Adding the 6-4 Ja’Kobi Lane on the outside generates more looks and disguises for the offense.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Kiszka brothers, who make up Greta Van Fleet with sibling Josh on vocals and Danny Wagner on drums, strike their best bar-band poses onstage at the Pony, and even have a speaking line outside on the Asbury Park sidewalk following a gig.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mostafa struck a pose in front of the mirror.—
Mosab Abu Toha,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The protest was a stark contrast from the city's typical anti-ICE charades, some of which have turned violent and have now spanned several months.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Read the full story on this charade, which includes video.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Impersonation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonation. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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