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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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Noun
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To be in the same room where Elvis played and to have actors on the same stage...—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025 -
Idris Elba has made a name for himself as an actor in some of Hollywood’s biggest franchises.—
Talia Wexler,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The actress, who was born in L.A. and raised in New York, graduated from the drama program at Juilliard in 2024 as part of Group 53.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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The actress who played Carmen, Ana Margo, is said to be making a cameo.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Chloe Fineman is becoming Saturday Night Live's resident master impressionist.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum fills in the gaps, connecting the old world to the new with impressionists and abstract pioneers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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