impersonator

noun

Definition of impersonatornext
1
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 Campaigns may also register several defensive domains so impersonators cannot claim them first. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 While investment fraud losses may be deductible, according to an IRS memorandum issued in March 2025, money lost to other scams — such as impersonator or romance scams — is not, experts said. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 July 2026 The American Bar Association, which has also warned about impersonators, has recently been in contact with DHS investigators. — Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 Congo fans helped pack out The Stadium Usually Known as Mercedes-Benz on Saturday (even without their beloved Patrice Lumumba impersonator). — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for impersonator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
  1. performer
  2. actor
  3. entertainer
  4. actress
  5. imitator
  6. impressionist
Noun
  • The Philadelphia Phillies endured another frustrating loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night, and the fallout reached a poor performer almost immediately.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Aronow started out as a performer herself, her childhood spent singing popular jingles for Hasbro and Kidz Bop.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of performer
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  • The actor arrived in a regal sky blue high-neck top with a long cascading train and clashing red lining — custom designed by Prabal Gurung — offset with a casual pair of low slung, non-maternity jeans by La Ligne that skimmed just under her bump.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Brands should get in before this propels the actor even further into the mainstream.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of actor
Noun
  • Comedian, actor, and entertainer Bill Bellamy will be presented with the Icon Award at the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival, recognizing his decades of excellence and impact on stand-up comedy and entertainment.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Jelly-Schapiro, the author of a new biography of Belafonte, considers the entertainer’s distinctive combination of mainstream appeal and radical politics.
    — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertainer
Noun
  • Plans for a follow-up to the beloved comedy were first announced in January 2025, with both actresses confirmed to return.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The actress starred on the beloved sitcom from 1996 to 2005 alongside Romano, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle and more.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of actress
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  • Over the past year, a wave of imitators loaded public-company balance sheets with cryptocurrencies in hopes of sparking stock rallies, but that trade has since soured.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Unfortunately, Winger committed the mortal sins of having a pretty boy lead singer and painfully cheesy videos (even by 80s standards), so most people dismissed them and Beach as cheap imitators.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of imitator
Noun
  • 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
  • My first visit was in 1995 for a retrospective of 19th century Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte.
    — David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of impressionist

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