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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
And more recently, in May of 2025, she was named the Guinness World Record holder for the longest career as a Madonna impersonator.
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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
Yes, that was Jim Carrey and not a clone, body double or impersonator.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
The stars married in 2016 in a Las Vegas ceremony with an Elvis impersonator officiator that was livestreamed by TMZ.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2026
In other cases highlighted by TODAY, AI impersonators hawked treatments that were scientifically impossible.
—John Whyte, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Sometimes wrestlers have even portrayed real political figures, as when impersonators of then-Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton squared off during the 2008 presidential campaign.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Yes, that was Jim Carrey and not a clone, body double or impersonator.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
The stars married in 2016 in a Las Vegas ceremony with an Elvis impersonator officiator that was livestreamed by TMZ.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2026
In other cases highlighted by TODAY, AI impersonators hawked treatments that were scientifically impossible.
—John Whyte, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Sometimes wrestlers have even portrayed real political figures, as when impersonators of then-Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton squared off during the 2008 presidential campaign.
—Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonator
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The documentary highlights Michaels’ transition from in-ring performer to his work shaping the next generation of talent, offering insight into his influence behind the scenes.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brandy joined Goldberg Wednesday morning for an interview on The View, with the pop star promoting her new memoir, Phases, and reflecting on her time acting alongside the Oscar-winning Ghost performer in Cinderella.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Almost by default, that meant collaboration between the production design team and the cast of actors to put as much personal material in the frame as possible, while still being very telling about who each Rockin’ Grandmas employee is.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hurt was married to late actor William Hurt from 1971 to 1982 and married Schrader in 1983.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Linette Kristine Garcia has always been an entertainer.—
Xitlalic Montelongo,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Pulido continued growing in popularity, and was crowned male entertainer of the year at the Tejano Music Awards for three consecutive years, from 1998 to 2000.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2026
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The global streamer recently picked up multiple territories on Markus Schleinzer’s black-and-white period drama Rose, which premiered in Berlin and won best actress for star Sandra Hüller (Project Hail Mary).—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The original screenplay, written by actress and writer Carol Harrison (The Elephant Man), is inspired by her West End musical, All or Nothing, and will be directed by BAFTA winner Adrian Shergold (Funny Cow).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Though Cox has a small role and Panettiere returns, the lack of legacy characters makes this feel like a cheap imitator at times.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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For decades, Gallup’s company and its imitators improved their techniques.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 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
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Mimics tells the story of Sam, a struggling impressionist who makes a pact with a wicked puppet.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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