impostor
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There was a requisite culture shock, missing friends and family, and impostor syndrome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
But after 54 hours of work and several timely pep talks, Claude overcame its skepticism—and its case of impostor syndrome— and surprised itself with the result.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
“So this was like impostor syndrome to the max.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
He said the "lone impostor" explanation did not add up.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
He made himself use the impostor name and immediately tasted tears.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Users who are flagged by a company as impostors would now have seven days instead of a longer period to prove they actually work at an organization before being removed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Additionally, many AI impostors will be revealed this year as well; the 2026 equivalents to Pets.com will not make it through to 2027.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
Right now, dating apps are falling out of favor with those treasured demographics, not least thanks to the prevalence of catfishing impostors and nonstop deluges of fake dating options.
From Slate ● May 17, 2024
“If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster,” she recites, “And treat those two impostors just the same.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
Maybe they’re not your parents at all, but impostors.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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