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
  • Evenings revolve around the glamorous Faena Theater, home to the hotel’s signature cabaret performances.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
  • In addition to musicals, concerts and other live performances are offered.
    — Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2026
Definition of performances
Noun
  • 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
  • Forget about military might, imperialism, and portrayals of heroic feats, though.
    — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 17 July 2026
Definition of portrayals
Noun
  • 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
  • One of the trip's funniest moments came during a game of Salad Bowl, a game that's a combination of charades and Catch Phrase.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Definition of charades
Noun
  • This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.
    — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of masquerades
Noun
  • Irene has blackmailed the Bohemian royal family, Carrie is a thief who has stolen rare stamps from a penniless woman unaware of their value, and Fanny disguises as a man to gain access to a bank vault.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • The Coens’ script really leans into the idea of Ulysses/Odysseus as a clever trickster fond of disguises and schemes.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
Definition of disguises
Noun
  • And there are some domains where the use of AI poses just an unacceptable risk and it can't be used at all.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 July 2026
  • This substantial hike poses challenges for operators like Baker Aviation, facing a $420,000 monthly increase, and individual owners.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of poses
Noun
  • King’s full interview with Tenisha airs Thursday, July 23, on CBS Mornings.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness airs Fridays on HBO.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
Definition of airs
Noun
  • Trimpey also faces a felony charge of obtaining money by false pretenses.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • At school, Jin’s oldest daughter, Jane, teams up with a Black classmate, one of few, to expose their neighbors’ prejudices and pretenses.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of pretenses
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