as in mimes
disapproving
a person who dresses or behaves in a deceptive way that is meant to impress other people
He's not really interested in art. He's just a poser.
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Recent Examples of posers
Rideshare posers have also allegedly raped passengers.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posers
Noun
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Instead, someone hands me a wooden pole with a piece of foam taped around one end and mimes poking the machine in its chest.—
James Vincent,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Two actors received double recognition when the Library of Congress announced its most recent additions to the National Film Registry, a collection of classic films intended to highlight film preservation efforts and the depth and breadth of American film.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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Visitors can see authentic movie props, costumes worn by actors and re-creations of iconic scenes and settings.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 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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“Posers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posers. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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