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impressionists

noun

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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Recent Examples of impressionists Upstairs, impressionists, writers, socialites, and painters who moved in Proust’s orbit, from Sarah Bernhardt to Emile Zola and Claude Monet, lent their names to a room or suite. — Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026

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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

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But just like actors and live production crews, these creatives are also feeling the squeeze.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The attacks have also been linked through public research and reporting to state actors and private companies that develop surveillance tools on their behalf.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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On a typical day this July, around four Roosevelt impersonators were roaming the streets, identifiable by their mustaches, stout bellies, and dispensing of homespun wisdom.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 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

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