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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
Several nights a week, visitors could witness acts like the celebrity impersonator Ceri Dupree (who has performed as Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga, and even Queen Camilla) or the all-female vocal trio 3 Tons of Fun, whose standout renditions of Motown hits drew consistent crowds.
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Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Vegas is full of bachelor parties, drag revues, Elvis impersonators, wedding chapels, showgirls, leather daddies, casino grandmas, and enough sequins to blind Liberace.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
The appearance and actions of his impersonator at the tournament which concluded in January this year are intertwined with the psyche of Congolese people.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Unlike impersonators, who pretend to be Elvis and sometimes present a characterized version of the king, tribute artists strive for authenticity.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The event aims to set a Guinness World Record for the largest number of Monroe impersonators, with organizers hoping to attract 500 volunteers.
—Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Matthew Lopez’s popular comedy about a struggling Elvis impersonator who becomes a sensation as a country singer in drag clubs is the final show of Westport Country Playhouse’s season.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
With the war between New Jersey and Shah of Iran impersonator Phil Leotardo ending in dramatic fashion, Tony can now breathe a brief sigh of relief, though his crew now looks like a shell of its former self and there are looming indictments hanging over our favorite mob boss's head.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The celebration features food and music, a bocce tournament, an Elvis Presley impersonator, pizza acrobatics and more.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Vegas is full of bachelor parties, drag revues, Elvis impersonators, wedding chapels, showgirls, leather daddies, casino grandmas, and enough sequins to blind Liberace.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
The appearance and actions of his impersonator at the tournament which concluded in January this year are intertwined with the psyche of Congolese people.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Unlike impersonators, who pretend to be Elvis and sometimes present a characterized version of the king, tribute artists strive for authenticity.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The event aims to set a Guinness World Record for the largest number of Monroe impersonators, with organizers hoping to attract 500 volunteers.
—Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Matthew Lopez’s popular comedy about a struggling Elvis impersonator who becomes a sensation as a country singer in drag clubs is the final show of Westport Country Playhouse’s season.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
With the war between New Jersey and Shah of Iran impersonator Phil Leotardo ending in dramatic fashion, Tony can now breathe a brief sigh of relief, though his crew now looks like a shell of its former self and there are looming indictments hanging over our favorite mob boss's head.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The celebration features food and music, a bocce tournament, an Elvis Presley impersonator, pizza acrobatics and more.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
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For a performer whose studio has passed, the practical effect is that the actor absorbs the cost of staying on the ballot.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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An artist and performer, Skrepetsky gained notice with his cutting portraits of Russian president Vladimir Putin, Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, and a conservative Moscow bishop, Patriarch Kirill.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The character is often portrayed by white actors in blackface.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The president’s instinct to go for the jugular was on display in his first campaign, when he was written off early on as an entertainer but found success with brutal takedowns.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Winter wants to be strong enough to perform by August 1 when friend and fellow drag entertainer Charity Kase comes to Kansas City.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The actress, 34, has had a lifetime to learn how to be in the presence of formidable figures; her father is Bono.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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During a conversation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt at the cultural and community center 92NY, the 80-year-old actress was asked to share her thoughts on children and teenagers finding early fame as social media influencers.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Steven Spielberg's dino masterpiece — which has spawned six sequels and countless imitators — ushered in a new wave of CGI filmmaking and became an instant sensation beyond what original author Michael Crichton could ever have envisioned.—
Huntley Woods,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Their clothes inspired imitators.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The black and white photographs work especially well hung just a wall away from the Impressionists, many of who also work in black and white and concentrate on the slightest shadows.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2026
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My first visit was in 1995 for a retrospective of 19th century Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte.—
David Allen,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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