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as in performer
a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect
a versatile impersonator, he conjures up a glittering array of female stars and divas in the course of his act
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as in actor
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
a gifted impersonator who can convincingly portray both heroes and heels
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Recent Examples of impersonator
From across the barbecue pit, see an Elvis impersonator, full pompadour over skinny jeans, plus a girlfriend who looks exactly like Priscilla.
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Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
For Oakley, being a drag king is about challenging masculinity rather than impersonating someone, which is what older male impersonators have traditionally done.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This situation is tailor-made for the Oregon signal caller to complete the final step in becoming a true Patrick Mahomes impersonator.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Colleen Hoover, a frequent target of impersonators, told me these scams are more out of control than ever.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The State Bar of Texas has posted a public warning on its webpage about Carrillo impersonators.
—Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
One of the night’s stranger guests was Fabio Declares, a famed Michael Jackson impersonator.
—John Ross, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026
They wed in a Las Vegas ceremony officiated by an Elvis Presley impersonator in September 2020.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Over the course of a single day, visitors can eat brunch with a TR impersonator, shop for a teddy bear (first inspired by TR), hike in the TR national park, and view a cardboard model of the upcoming TR presidential library, scheduled to open this July 4.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
For Oakley, being a drag king is about challenging masculinity rather than impersonating someone, which is what older male impersonators have traditionally done.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This situation is tailor-made for the Oregon signal caller to complete the final step in becoming a true Patrick Mahomes impersonator.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Colleen Hoover, a frequent target of impersonators, told me these scams are more out of control than ever.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The State Bar of Texas has posted a public warning on its webpage about Carrillo impersonators.
—Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 29 Apr. 2026
One of the night’s stranger guests was Fabio Declares, a famed Michael Jackson impersonator.
—John Ross, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026
They wed in a Las Vegas ceremony officiated by an Elvis Presley impersonator in September 2020.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Over the course of a single day, visitors can eat brunch with a TR impersonator, shop for a teddy bear (first inspired by TR), hike in the TR national park, and view a cardboard model of the upcoming TR presidential library, scheduled to open this July 4.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
Noun
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No performer has ever won back-to-back guest drama actor Emmys for the same role.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The determination means Lane will be the show’s only potential leading performer in this year’s Tony race.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a recent Equity survey, 71 % of actors from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds still reported that hair and makeup departments were unable to meet their needs, something that undermining wellbeing, authenticity and production values.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years, with experiences ranging from trying a hot dog for the first time to dancing with actor John Travolta.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking niche everyday scenarios.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Wilson, the reigning entertainer of the year at the ACMs, will be defending her title against a first-time contender in that category, Moroney, along with Stapleton, Johnson, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll and Morgan Wallen.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Cohosts on the view range from age 36 (former White House strategic communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin) to 83 (actress-comedian Joy Behar).—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The lawyer pulled up more than a dozen emails showing the once-budding actress fawning over the Oscar-winning producer and seeking his counsel like a father figure.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Baseball is a copycat league, and success breeds imitators.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Karp’s telling, Basquiat is someone who Just Did Things, like today’s defense tech founders, who possess a similar kind of creative conviction, as opposed to the consumer tech imitators of yesteryear.—
Simon Denny,
Artforum,
20 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs, impressionists, writers, socialites, and painters who moved in Proust’s orbit, from Sarah Bernhardt to Emile Zola and Claude Monet, lent their names to a room or suite.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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The awards show is set for March 31, with stand-up comedian, actor and impressionist Matt Friend as host.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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