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as in performer
a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect
a versatile impersonator, he conjures up a glittering array of female stars and divas in the course of his act
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as in actor
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
a gifted impersonator who can convincingly portray both heroes and heels
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Recent Examples of impersonator
One of the night’s stranger guests was Fabio Declares, a famed Michael Jackson impersonator.
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John Ross, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026
They wed in a Las Vegas ceremony officiated by an Elvis Presley impersonator in September 2020.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Over the course of a single day, visitors can eat brunch with a TR impersonator, shop for a teddy bear (first inspired by TR), hike in the TR national park, and view a cardboard model of the upcoming TR presidential library, scheduled to open this July 4.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
DiMare now lives in North Kingstown with her dog and husband, professional Frank Sinatra impersonator Rich DiMare.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
And more recently, in May of 2025, she was named the Guinness World Record holder for the longest career as a Madonna impersonator.
—Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
After the discovery that a police impersonator with a long criminal record was helping place real officers in security jobs, the Dallas Police Department plans to make changes to its off-duty work rules.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Jokes about her standing within the LGBTQ community, and the countless drag impersonators who take up her likeness.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
The restaurant was once filled with neon lights, roller skating wait staff and a DJ booth complete with Elvis Presley impersonator, Vader said, describing eating there as an iconic Boise experience.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
John Ross, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026
They wed in a Las Vegas ceremony officiated by an Elvis Presley impersonator in September 2020.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Over the course of a single day, visitors can eat brunch with a TR impersonator, shop for a teddy bear (first inspired by TR), hike in the TR national park, and view a cardboard model of the upcoming TR presidential library, scheduled to open this July 4.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
DiMare now lives in North Kingstown with her dog and husband, professional Frank Sinatra impersonator Rich DiMare.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
And more recently, in May of 2025, she was named the Guinness World Record holder for the longest career as a Madonna impersonator.
—Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
After the discovery that a police impersonator with a long criminal record was helping place real officers in security jobs, the Dallas Police Department plans to make changes to its off-duty work rules.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Jokes about her standing within the LGBTQ community, and the countless drag impersonators who take up her likeness.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
The restaurant was once filled with neon lights, roller skating wait staff and a DJ booth complete with Elvis Presley impersonator, Vader said, describing eating there as an iconic Boise experience.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
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No performer has ever won back-to-back guest drama actor Emmys for the same role.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The determination means Lane will be the show’s only potential leading performer in this year’s Tony race.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a recent Equity survey, 71 % of actors from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds still reported that hair and makeup departments were unable to meet their needs, something that undermining wellbeing, authenticity and production values.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years, with experiences ranging from trying a hot dog for the first time to dancing with actor John Travolta.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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But Taraborrelli believes that revisiting a moment in time when Jackson and his music became a cultural phenomenon, as well as enlightening new generations to his otherworldliness as an entertainer, should be a reason for unity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead of mockery, expect mindreading when Oz Pearlman fills the entertainer slot on Saturday night.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cohosts on the view range from age 36 (former White House strategic communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin) to 83 (actress-comedian Joy Behar).—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The lawyer pulled up more than a dozen emails showing the once-budding actress fawning over the Oscar-winning producer and seeking his counsel like a father figure.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Baseball is a copycat league, and success breeds imitators.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In Karp’s telling, Basquiat is someone who Just Did Things, like today’s defense tech founders, who possess a similar kind of creative conviction, as opposed to the consumer tech imitators of yesteryear.—
Simon Denny,
Artforum,
20 Apr. 2026
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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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The awards show is set for March 31, with stand-up comedian, actor and impressionist Matt Friend as host.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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