as in performers
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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Noun
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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
Noun
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Four of its actors -- Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn -- were nominated, though newcomer Chase Infiniti was left out in best actress.—
JAKE COYLE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The nominees in all 24 Academy Award categories—including the brand-new best casting category—were revealed Thursday by actors Danielle Brooks (who was nominated for an Oscar herself in 2024) and Lewis Pullman at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills via livestream.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
22 Jan. 2026
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Although Rudolph’s concrete architecture was more complex and soulful than that of many of his imitators, that difference was often overlooked.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
13 Jan. 2026
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The film introduced new slang into the lexicon, repopularized surf rock, and spawned dozens of fast-talking imitators.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Personators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personators. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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