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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
The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor).
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Another $920 million stemmed from government impersonators.
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Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Another $920 million stemmed from government impersonators.
—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
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Last week, Wilkins was named as being a performer at a Freedom 250 event to be held in Belgium June 28, opening for the Zac Brown Band.
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Her collection preserves not only the traces of a public life, but evidence of a performer who refused to separate politics from performance and performance from ephemerality.
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Rogue actors are one of several concerns.
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Does the answer lie instead in Hollywood—the gift of an epic project that fully captures the American experience without literally being American Experience, crafted by homegrown talent and brought to life by America’s favorite performers (British actors who learned the accent by watching Friends)?
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking everyday scenarios.
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Cody Johnson won for entertainer of the year.
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The actress got her start in Cuban and Spanish cinema before transitioning to Hollywood in 2014.
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Fair highlights Despite the ongoing issues, the sparse number of visitors entertained themselves with interactive exhibits, like dressing up as former President George Washington or speaking with an actress portraying Betsy Ross.
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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.
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Their clothes inspired imitators.
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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.
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My first visit was in 1995 for a retrospective of 19th century Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte.
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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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