IMPRESSIONIST Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nist

Definition of impressionist

as in performer

a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect a celebrated impressionist who can do enough rapid-fire imitations to populate an entire stage with characters

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adjective

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Recent Examples of impressionist

Noun

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 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

Adjective

Her favorite is the impressionist Musée d'Orsay, which is undergoing renovation through summer 2028 but remains open. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 Typewriters, stationery, fine-art museums, the quintessential impressionist painter—these are all associated with taste, beauty, and craft, as well as with intentionality and care, the opposite of the ruthless technological efficiency that repels many from generative AI. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impressionist

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressionist

Noun

Several years ago, performer and playwright Ty Autry had the idea of bringing together an Atlanta performing arts festival for the LGBTQ community.

— Jim Farmer, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Lorde was feeling herself, physically and metaphorically, and the voyeuristic vibes of her set freed both performer and audience alike on Day One of Lollapalooza 2026.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of performer

Adjective

The impressionistic, black-and-white feature premiered at Telluride in 2024 and the New York Film Festival.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 July 2026
But there’s this whole ‘nother level of what’s going on that is visual, image-based, impressionistic in a way.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of impressionistic

Noun

And she’d been turned off by the idea of using actors when only older men responded to her online casting calls that explained the activities of the day.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of actor

Adjective

Raimi and his collaborators go all out, ramping up the expressionistic filmmaking and embracing a clearer tone of comical absurdity.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026
In his songs, the English language turned woolier and more expressionistic; musical space-time distended and stretched.

— New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026

Definition of expressionistic

Noun

Petal vents about the plight of the mass entertainer who is forever observed and critiqued.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
To the world, McRae is a strong, fearless entertainer, a triple threat who can pen songs that recall the fizzy pop of the early aughts and bring them to life as a ferocious singer and dancer.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of entertainer

Adjective

For nearly 50 years, illustrator and comic book creator Bill Sienkiewicz has burned, splattered and slashed his way across the page with his expressionist approach to visual storytelling.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
By the 1980s, Baselitz’s profile began to expand beyond Germany, when he was exhibited in dialogue with figurative painters sharing his expressionist leanings, including Italy’s Sandro Chia and Francesco Clemente.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of expressionist

Noun

Boards can adopt it, investors can ask for it, cities can condition incentives on it, and the companies with the best results have the most to gain from standards, because standards are how leaders get distinguished from imitators.

— Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
That's the real test that will ultimately determine whether the Denza Z is a genuine rival or simply another very fast imitator.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

Definition of imitator

Noun

The ceremony ultimately went ahead with an Elvis impersonator officiating as Kacie wore a white dress and white cowboy hat.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
These impersonators and scammers tie into a broader issue regarding how AI-generation tools are being used to enable cybercriminals.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026