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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
Few people would consider a career as a regional, impersonator-style vocalist to be worthwhile; even fewer would, having attained such a career, try to make themselves into something more than a novelty act.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Song Sung Blue centers on Mike Sardina (Jackman), a recovering alcoholic, Vietnam veteran and small-time musician working as a mechanic to support his love for performing, and Claire Stengl (Hudson), a struggling single mother who moonlights as a Patsy Cline impersonator.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
The couple tied the knot on Saturday at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas, where they were married by an Elvis Presley impersonator.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
They were married by an Elvis Presley impersonator.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Next up is Kenya Pleaser, who is a total ball of energy who began her career as a Lizzo impersonator.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
Next, Hudson, Bomar, Toven, and director Brewer joined Jackman at SST Recording in Weehawken, New Jersey, where Michael Imperioli had already laid down his vocals as the movie’s resident Buddy Holly impersonator.
—Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025
Singer Lily Allen and Stranger Things star David Harbour seemed to be living the dream following their 2020 Las Vegas nuptials, which featured an Elvis impersonator and In-N-Out burgers.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Mourners sat to listen to speakers, including Lincoln descendent Knowlton Anderson and impersonator Alan Edwards, known on social media by his handle @honestbabelincoln.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2025
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Song Sung Blue centers on Mike Sardina (Jackman), a recovering alcoholic, Vietnam veteran and small-time musician working as a mechanic to support his love for performing, and Claire Stengl (Hudson), a struggling single mother who moonlights as a Patsy Cline impersonator.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
The couple tied the knot on Saturday at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas, where they were married by an Elvis Presley impersonator.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
They were married by an Elvis Presley impersonator.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
Next up is Kenya Pleaser, who is a total ball of energy who began her career as a Lizzo impersonator.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
Next, Hudson, Bomar, Toven, and director Brewer joined Jackman at SST Recording in Weehawken, New Jersey, where Michael Imperioli had already laid down his vocals as the movie’s resident Buddy Holly impersonator.
—Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2025
Singer Lily Allen and Stranger Things star David Harbour seemed to be living the dream following their 2020 Las Vegas nuptials, which featured an Elvis impersonator and In-N-Out burgers.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Mourners sat to listen to speakers, including Lincoln descendent Knowlton Anderson and impersonator Alan Edwards, known on social media by his handle @honestbabelincoln.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
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The 30-year-old from Venezuela pitched out of the bullpen early on but has been a steady performer and mostly a reliable winner since moving into the rotation exclusively in 2022.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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The episode is the first of the new year, returning from the holiday break with A$AP Rocky in his debut as an SNL musical performer.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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The actor gave him the tickets after a video of Mamoud diving into a snowbank went viral.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Given the actors' previous antics on the podcast, however, there's a big question mark over how sincere Glassman's new comments are.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Johnson, a 54-year-old entertainer who hosts gospel brunches and soul nights in Inglewood according to his social media, did not respond to messages or a letter left at his home.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of 120 shows, the entertainer’s gross ticket sales topped more than $100 million.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Over the past few years, the actress and TikTok creator has frequently gone viral for her hilarious interactions with guests at Disneyland while playing Snow White's Evil Queen.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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One major development in the latter part of 2025 was the arrival on the scene of Tilly Norwood, a generative AI actress developed by Dutch actress and technologist Eline Van Der Velden.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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The success spurred other companies to open their models and shifted perceptions of China’s AI landscape from imitator to innovator.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Dec. 2025
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Despite many aspirants and imitators, there really hasn’t been anything like it since.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Very funny, talented… an excellent impressionist.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Dec. 2025
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The funniest part about that is Lisa Ann Walter is actually a really exceptional impressionist.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
16 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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