impersonation

noun

Definition of impersonationnext
as in performance

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  1. performance
  2. portrayal
  3. persona
  4. masquerade
  5. act
  6. disguise
  7. pose
  8. charade
Noun
  • She was credited with bulldozing President Biden into dropping his reelection bid after a dismal performance in a debate with President-elect Trump.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Night Club 101—named after its address at 101 Avenue A—will host genre-spanning live performances and DJ sets, featuring indie-rock, jazz, electronic, and experimental artists.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of performance
Noun
  • Timothée Chalamet was nominated for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, and Mikey Madison received a nod for her breakout turn in Anora.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Its star Ralph Fiennes earned a best actor in a drama nomination for his portrayal of a conflicted priest overseeing a papal election crawling with sabotage and subplots.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of portrayal
Noun
  • The standout among the neo-murder balladeers is the topical folk singer Jesse Welles, whose delivery and persona takes John Prine’s craggy empathy and adds a tincture of Brian Jones’s sinister charisma.
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • His public persona proves the main obstacle to their love.
    Mariam Rahmani, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of persona
Noun
  • But the masquerade is not sustainable, and on the eve of her 15th birthday, Ellian makes a breakthrough in her effort to break the curse.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Her ticket to the masquerade got lost in the shawl vault.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of masquerade
Noun
  • It’s most effectively rendered in the second act’s rumble — a stark, visceral, and surprising set piece that uses rain and strobe lighting and leaves both cast and audience breathless.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Though the act is targeting Ohio Stadium specifically, this law could find its way to other stadiums to stop players from fighting with one another.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of act
Noun
  • The dashboard was mostly covered by a fabric disguise.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • But instead of packing swimsuits and sunscreen, police said these individuals are armed with disguises, video equipment, trail cameras and Wi-Fi jammers.
    Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of disguise
Noun
  • Joy Randolph struck a pose at the Los Angeles premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King in a black custom sequin gown with a satin draping bottom by Bishme Cromartie, paired with elegant jewelry from World of Reza.
    Essence, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
  • One photo shows Assad’s father, Hafez, in his underwear, striking a bodybuilder-like pose.
    Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of pose
Noun
  • However, the new Nick (a.k.a. David) has his own secrets that compel him to go along with the charade.
    Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Of course, soon their charade becomes all too real, and their chemistry gives off sparks.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of charade
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