impersonations

noun

plural of impersonation
as in performances

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  1. performances
  2. portrayals
  3. charades
  4. masquerades
  5. disguises
  6. poses
  7. airs
  8. pretenses
Noun
  • There will also be musical performances by Jackson Browne and Vic Mensa.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This year’s edition expands its programming of installations, exhibitions, performances, projections and conversations, turning Pullman Yards itself into part of the experience.
    — Andrew Alexander, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of performances
Noun
  • Some scientists are pushing back against these utopian portrayals.
    — Christopher von Rueden, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2026
  • These two novels are just a sampling of recent portrayals of this surreal land of limbo, but there are many more.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of portrayals
Noun
  • This could give divers a simple way to communicate status information without speaking, writing, or frantic underwater charades.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Monikers is a party game that progresses from clue-giving to charades, perfect for inside jokes and big groups.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of charades
Noun
  • That kind of cynicism is cheap and facile and masquerades as intelligence and erudition.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some involve wild proportions—one client masquerades as a Moko Jumbie (stilt-walking dancer).
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of masquerades
Noun
  • Despite disguises, they were recognized by a man outside, who raised the alarm.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Flores is writing new code on how to build a formidable defense, one that disguises blitzes that apply pressure from all angles.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of disguises
Noun
  • The framework’s third prong responds to the unique dangers AI poses to children.
    — Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The video is analyzed for quality—Birdbuddy looks for clips with good poses and exposure, pulls out a few still images from the video, and sends it to the app as a Postcard.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of poses
Noun
  • The debate airs on Atlanta News First and Gray television stations around the state (WALB in Albany, WRDW in Augusta, WTVM and WXTX in Columbus and WTOC in Savannah).
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Disney also plans to use the fact that the next Super Bowl airs during a three-day-weekend and in close proximity to Valentine’s Day.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of airs
Noun
  • Conference expansion has shattered pretenses to regional coherence.
    — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The strategic mistake of invading Iraq on false pretenses was then compounded by tactical errors.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Impersonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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