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 While investment fraud losses may be deductible, according to an IRS memorandum issued in March 2025, money lost to other scams — such as some impersonator or romance scams — is not, experts said. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Hope springs eternal though when Ali G misreads a message from an Elvis impersonator named Rocky (Clive Russell) who needs to talk to him ASAP. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 With the system in place, TransUnion can also work with companies to proactively block calls from their impersonators. — Rob Pegoraro, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 An impersonator may have tricked a Las Vegas nightclub last year, but those at the park Tuesday appeared convinced of their brush with Bieber. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 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
  • Parker is her own incredibly talented, idiosyncratic, unique performer in the way that everyone else in the cast is.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Ortiz and another performer, Magdellena Romero, were arrested.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of performer
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  • The Bourne Identity actor—who also shares daughters Alexia, 27; Gia, 18; and Stella, 16, with Barroso—looked dapper in a black double-breasted blazer, matching slacks, and shiny black dress shoes.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor explained what would be his motivating factor to don the pirate hat again.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of actor
Noun
  • Becoming Richard Pryor by Scott Saul Richard Pryor was a genius, a revolutionary, and such a truthful entertainer.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2026
  • So, the entertainer opted to go a different route by donating it to the state and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of entertainer
Noun
  • The All’s Fair actress, 46, shared a throwback photo of herself as a teenager cuddling with Jenner as a baby and giving her a kiss on the cheek.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • An urgent call is placed to Paris requesting a colorful Dior gown for the actress, sending Christian Dior and his team of seamstresses into a race against the clock.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of actress
Noun
  • Under Shanken’sleadership, Wine Spectator spawned a handful of imitators, but not a single one could hold a candle to the magazine’s style, influence, or reach.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Dee Brock created the phenomenon that went on to add billions in value to the NFL franchise and spawn imitators.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of imitator
Noun
  • Taylor Swift has made moves both behind and in front of the camera, but according to actress Carrie Coon, the singer might have yet another sideline as a professional impressionist.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The comedian and impressionist has joined the show’s TNF Nightcap as a recurring contributor in a new comedy segment, The Friend Zone with Matt Friend, Prime Video announced Thursday.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of impressionist

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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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