as in performer
a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect
the science museum hired an Albert Einstein personator to greet guests for its special exhibit on the scientist
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In its final form, the sky-high pad spanned a whopping 13,300 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, wine storage, and plenty of sprawling gallery walls to display the performer’s art collection.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Unlike the Super Bowl 59 performer, however, Thomas is not a household name.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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People pour in from the dense warrens of India’s financial capital and from dusty villages thousands of kilometers away, all flowing towards the fortified, sea-facing Mumbai home of actor Shah Rukh Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In straightforward and compelling prose, Sammy, then 40, tells the story of his vaudeville beginnings, his growth as an entertainer, and his movement through America.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The teaser features the nephew of the late superstar entertainer recreating dance moves on stage or from memorable rock videos.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The funniest part about that is Lisa Ann Walter is actually a really exceptional impressionist.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
16 Apr. 2025
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The comedian and impressionist who has done his impressions to the faces of Michael Buble, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti and more will be at American Comedy Co. 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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This quickly became the world's best-selling pen and was soon followed by many imitators that sold in the billions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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These are people who are in the know, many of whom actually thought of him as kind of a loser, as kind of an imitator.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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Consumers are encouraged to report Medicare impersonators and other Medicare scams at 800-633-4227.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Many impersonators use public details like your hometown, workplace or family connections to build fake profiles that seem trustworthy.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Personator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personator. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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