IMPERSONATION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

impersonation

noun

as in performance

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Recent Examples of impersonation 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 That can make future impersonation attempts harder. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 These systems were designed to take over repetitive, high-volume moderation tasks including flagging impersonation accounts, scam attempts, and harmful content, while human reviewers were concentrated on complex decisions and formal appeals. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026 Those affected are advised to monitor their accounts, freeze their credit, place fraud alerts and stay vigilant for scams or impersonation attempts. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonation

Noun

The Sparks are half a game outside the final playoff spot, not bad given how poor some of their performances have been.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Their performance in the third week is a vast improvement from the initial June 11 to June 20 period when hotel occupancy declined on every one of 10 nights when compared to the same period in 2025.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Definition of performance

Noun

Hargitay, 62, has earned eight Emmy nominations for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for her portrayal of Detective Olivia Benson on NBC’s long-running crime procedural, which premiered in 1999.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Taken together, the findings help explain why the Oreshnik’s conventional performance has often fallen short of its reputation while challenging Moscow's portrayal of the weapon as a next-generation missile.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of portrayal

Noun

Robert Loggia was the grizzled Marine Corps heavyweight, General Grey — hardly a stretch for an actor long known for his tough-guy screen persona.

— Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Yet, for the artist behind the persona, Francisca Agustina Cuello, this wasn’t always the intention.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 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

Zizou stuck to his plan to retire after that World Cup, so the headbutt was his final act as a player.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
The act has become so popular that hundreds of Norwegian fans rowed in Miami Beach on Friday in preparation for Saturday’s match.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Definition of act

Noun

For Mark Philippoussis, one of the biggest and best servers in tennis history, what Djokovic has developed is a Roger Federer-esque level of disguise.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Security cameras filmed the suspect scouting the area several times beforehand, wearing the same masculine disguise worn on the night of the attack.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of disguise

Noun

Williams-Ellis had a 90-minute session with Murray — who in 2013 became the first British man to win the Wimbledon singles title in 77 years — to work on poses.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
The actress radiated grace, flashing a smile and striking a subtle pose for a portrait in the '50s.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

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