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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
Consumers are encouraged to report Medicare impersonators and other Medicare scams at 800-633-4227.
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Many impersonators use public details like your hometown, workplace or family connections to build fake profiles that seem trustworthy.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The spokesman pointed to Spotify's new AI protections for artists and music producers, which includes stepped up enforcement of AI impersonators, like in this case.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Target Santa seen bench holding book The clip Target shared online ringing in the 2025 season shows a woman walk by the Santa impersonator – who is spotted holding an open book in an aisle.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Barber, a musician, writer and former Elvis impersonator, has been building his collection — which consists of thousands of items — since 2004 and in the past eight years has attempted to exhibit it independently at various locations.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
It’s been a long time coming for the 33-year-old, who began writing songs as a teenager and landing gigs on the side as — of all things — a Hannah Montana impersonator.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
There’s an Asian Elvis impersonator, a kid sporting a fake beard, a nurse with mime makeup, and even a few interpretive dancers thrown into the mix.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The rash of impersonator incidents comes as Democratic lawmakers push back against the masking practice.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Many impersonators use public details like your hometown, workplace or family connections to build fake profiles that seem trustworthy.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The spokesman pointed to Spotify's new AI protections for artists and music producers, which includes stepped up enforcement of AI impersonators, like in this case.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 27 Oct. 2025
Target Santa seen bench holding book The clip Target shared online ringing in the 2025 season shows a woman walk by the Santa impersonator – who is spotted holding an open book in an aisle.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Barber, a musician, writer and former Elvis impersonator, has been building his collection — which consists of thousands of items — since 2004 and in the past eight years has attempted to exhibit it independently at various locations.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
It’s been a long time coming for the 33-year-old, who began writing songs as a teenager and landing gigs on the side as — of all things — a Hannah Montana impersonator.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
There’s an Asian Elvis impersonator, a kid sporting a fake beard, a nurse with mime makeup, and even a few interpretive dancers thrown into the mix.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The rash of impersonator incidents comes as Democratic lawmakers push back against the masking practice.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
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In its final form, the sky-high pad spanned a whopping 13,300 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, wine storage, and plenty of sprawling gallery walls to display the performer’s art collection.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unlike the Super Bowl 59 performer, however, Thomas is not a household name.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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People pour in from the dense warrens of India’s financial capital and from dusty villages thousands of kilometers away, all flowing towards the fortified, sea-facing Mumbai home of actor Shah Rukh Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In straightforward and compelling prose, Sammy, then 40, tells the story of his vaudeville beginnings, his growth as an entertainer, and his movement through America.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The teaser features the nephew of the late superstar entertainer recreating dance moves on stage or from memorable rock videos.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Emma Thompson is a two-time Oscar winner, taking home best actress for Howards End (1992) and best adapted screenplay for Sense and Sensibility (1995).—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Roemer and the couple's daughter both wore mint green dresses, with the Disturbia actress, 40, looking elegant in a halter neckline and their daughter wearing a tulle dress with a flower design on it.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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This quickly became the world's best-selling pen and was soon followed by many imitators that sold in the billions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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These are people who are in the know, many of whom actually thought of him as kind of a loser, as kind of an imitator.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 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
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The comedian and impressionist who has done his impressions to the faces of Michael Buble, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti and more will be at American Comedy Co. 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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