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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 stars married in 2016 in a Las Vegas ceremony with an Elvis impersonator officiator that was livestreamed by TMZ.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2026
In other cases highlighted by TODAY, AI impersonators hawked treatments that were scientifically impossible.
—John Whyte, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Sometimes wrestlers have even portrayed real political figures, as when impersonators of then-Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton squared off during the 2008 presidential campaign.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
There are biblical storms, creepy family members, Dolly Parton impersonators, a motel clerk named Norman, a hearty side plot involving a suffragist hit squad, and multiple houses on fire.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
In the rollout for the record, Joji attempted to de-center himself by using an impersonator in music videos and promotional spots.
—Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Authorities are warning El Dorado County residents about a recent incident where a person was pulled over by an apparent law enforcement impersonator.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Yes, that was Andy Samberg as a Neil Diamond impersonator in that bizarre mayonnaise commercial during the Super Bowl.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
In Oregon, a natural gas company published guidance on how customers could identify their employees after reports of federal impersonators.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2026
In other cases highlighted by TODAY, AI impersonators hawked treatments that were scientifically impossible.
—John Whyte, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Sometimes wrestlers have even portrayed real political figures, as when impersonators of then-Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton squared off during the 2008 presidential campaign.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
There are biblical storms, creepy family members, Dolly Parton impersonators, a motel clerk named Norman, a hearty side plot involving a suffragist hit squad, and multiple houses on fire.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
In the rollout for the record, Joji attempted to de-center himself by using an impersonator in music videos and promotional spots.
—Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Authorities are warning El Dorado County residents about a recent incident where a person was pulled over by an apparent law enforcement impersonator.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Yes, that was Andy Samberg as a Neil Diamond impersonator in that bizarre mayonnaise commercial during the Super Bowl.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
In Oregon, a natural gas company published guidance on how customers could identify their employees after reports of federal impersonators.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
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Robinson struggled setting the edge, lacked toughness (no bench press taken at the Combine or pro day), and his production was lackluster as a college performer.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bain & Company’s latest luxury study pegs the Middle East as the sector’s brightest performer globally, outpacing the Americas, Europe, China and Japan.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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This adaptation of the Grammy-winning album brings together musicians, actors and dancers from around the globe.—
Jeffrey Miller,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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Honky-tonks like the White Horse, Broken Spoke and Donn’s Depot routinely pull in artists and actors chasing a two-step.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The president of the WHCA selects the entertainer each year, for a gig that is high profile yet challenging, given the judgment of the crowd and the acoustics in the ballroom of the Washington Hilton.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mentalist Oz Pearlman will serve as the entertainer for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, the WHCA announced Thursday.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
26 Feb. 2026
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The actress known for playing Chelsea on The Young and the Restless on and off since 2011 revealed Thursday that she's been diagnosed with heart disease at the age of 44.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rather than stardom, what the actress was chasing was a certain kind of creative immersion.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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For decades, Gallup’s company and its imitators improved their techniques.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Along the way, the festival has outlasted many imitators and weathered shifting food trends by staying nimble.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mimics tells the story of Sam, a struggling impressionist who makes a pact with a wicked puppet.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 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
Cite this Entry
“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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