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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For his performance as the fava-bean-eating and Chianti-drinking Lecter, Hopkins became only the second performer in history to win a Best Actor Oscar in the horror genre.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Critics aren’t wowed by this rock performer biopic at 61% fresh, but fans last night enjoyed it better at 85%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The actor had previously met success with the first film in Netflix's The Kissing Booth series, but his searing performance as the nervy, brooding jock Nate Jacobs was among the most potent features that made Euphoria a water cooler hit.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Last night at the BFI London Film Festival, the Swedish actor took it up another leather daddy notch.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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In 2011, Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers earned the IMBA’s entertainer of the year award.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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More than a thousand country music fans have signed a petition demanding that the NFL replace the Puerto Rican entertainer with 73-year-old country legend George Strait, a choice as likely as Engelbert Humperdinck.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 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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The next two years saw the opening of imitators such as Pace, BJ’s, and Sam’s Club.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The oud that launched a thousand imitators, and still outclasses them all.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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It’s been a long time coming for the 33-year-old, who began writing songs as a teenager and landing gigs on the side as — of all things — a Hannah Montana impersonator.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Tight control over who can join helps prevent impersonators from slipping in unnoticed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Personator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personator. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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