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a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect
a celebrated impressionist who can do enough rapid-fire imitations to populate an entire stage with characters
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Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Macy decided to do a little more research into the piece by the American impressionist, which depicted St Patrick's Church in New York.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
In the first episode, Juan describes his favorite painting, a seaside scene by fictional 17th century impressionist Margaret Delano.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Much like the original impressionists, Sodamin spends much time outdoors, frequently venturing into the Everglades and Florida Bay to fish, camp, and paint.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: Also on display are Japanese woodblock prints from artists like Toyokuni and Hiroshige — works Monet and his fellow impressionists were deeply inspired by them when crafting their own re-creations of nature.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
Macy decided to do a little more research into the piece by the American impressionist, which depicted St Patrick's Church in New York.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
In the first episode, Juan describes his favorite painting, a seaside scene by fictional 17th century impressionist Margaret Delano.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Much like the original impressionists, Sodamin spends much time outdoors, frequently venturing into the Everglades and Florida Bay to fish, camp, and paint.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Impressionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressionist. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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