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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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Noun
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Hader, a household name in Austria for his work as a comedian on stage, won the best actor honor at the Locarno Film Festival for his role in Hold-Up in 2000.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Maybe there is something about this kind of family secret that fuels actors — the same thing happened to Jack Nicholson.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The actress played the beloved villain Georgina Sparks in the hit teen drama which aired on the CW network from 2007 to 2012.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Chace Crawford, who played Nate Archibald on the CW show, posted a tribute to the late actress, who was found dead in her apartment Wednesday morning.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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The only good thing about this show are the Gandalf Roasts videos from impressionist and YouTuber Charlie Hopkinson.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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