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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 movie sees Jackman portraying a Diamond impersonator, and the rocker’s smashes are featured throughout Song Sung Blue.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
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Mattel is the founder of Trixie Cosmetics, a New York Times bestselling author and a touring performer whose recent projects include her Solid Pink Disco DJ tour, with appearances at Coachella, OutLoud and as an opener for Chappell Roan.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Caleb Hensinger is not your normal street performer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Violent confrontations targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota are being driven by outside actors exploiting chaos, not organic protest, according to a protest insider warning that the situation is rapidly spiraling.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The event was hosted by actor Steve Guttenberg.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Known for an act that mixes comedy with magic, the entertainer should have plenty of tricks up his sleeve.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Who is the Halftime entertainer?—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Among the celebrities who loved the post were award-winning singers Yolanda Adams and Melba Moore, actress Sharon Lawrence, celebrated dance choreographer Jamal Callender, and Access Hollywood co-host Scott Evans.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Berry shared the news with host Jimmy Fallon on Thursday's episode of The Tonight Show, after a recent interview with The Cut garnered headlines that the Monster’s Ball actress turned down a proposal from Hunt last year.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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The popularity of products like Meta Ray-Bans has opened up a new market of imitators who are in an arms race to make their smart glasses as ethically dubious as possible, perhaps with a little help from AI or facial recognition software.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
28 Jan. 2026
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Although Rudolph’s concrete architecture was more complex and soulful than that of many of his imitators, that difference was often overlooked.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
13 Jan. 2026
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The actor and impressionist, who has been with the show since 1989, has no idea what happens after that.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Very funny, talented… an excellent impressionist.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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