impressionists

plural of impressionist
as in performers
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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Noun
  • Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • People who aren't getting in the rooms, aren't in the doors as actors, directors, writers.
    H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Technically, his performance notably accompanies the musical text with drum breaks and underscoring between scenes, emphasizing the musicality of McCraney’s writing and the actors’ tempo.
    Essence, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That instinct to merge craftsmanship with culture has kept him ahead of imitators.
    Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Build a content machine that runs so fast, followers see you as the source, not the imitators.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Home improvement impersonators remain a persistent problem, with contractors offering to pave driveways or repair roofs, collecting large advance payments, and then disappearing.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In some cases, impersonators may arrive at homes in official-looking uniforms or send fake documents to appear legitimate.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Impressionists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressionists. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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