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impersonator

[im-pur-suh-ney-ter] / ɪmˈpɜr səˌneɪ tər /
NOUN
mimic
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The Daily Star gives readers a laugh with a "photo exclusive" of a Lionel Messi look-alike, with the impersonator saying he "backs England" in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

And, despite still being in a legal gray zone, it’s finally launched – with creative director, comedian, and chief Jones impersonator Tim Heidecker at the helm.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

In a recent video, the sunglass-wearing Castro interacts with a Trump impersonator, who tells him he wants to buy Cuba.

From Barron's Apr. 7, 2026

At a party hosted at a 1950s house remodeled in an over-the-top Hollywood Regency style by Liberace, an impersonator of the flamboyant entertainer took requests from guests at the piano.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 6, 2026

Mini flinched, and Dee Dee morphed from a compact into a staff just as a man dressed up as an Elvis impersonator sang, “You ain’t nothing but a bad mop, breaking all the time!”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

Ibiza-headlining DJs and Elvis impersonators may seem an unlikely combination, but for one unassuming social club it is proving a winning mix.

From BBC Dec. 7, 2025

The San Francisco Police Department is investigating the incident to determine whether the impersonators violated any laws.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2025

Elvis Presley impersonators and showgirls, both Vegas stalwarts, welcomed the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs when they arrived last weekend.

From Seattle Times Feb. 7, 2024

It’s not that all Quorans want to leave, but it’s hard for them to choose to remain on a website where they now have to constantly fight off errors, spam, trolls, and even account impersonators.

From Slate Feb. 2, 2024

They were impersonators of what were known as "Irish parts," and being genuine Irish Nationalists, as well as actors, did much to elevate the character of such performances.

From The Life Story of an Old Rebel by John Denvir




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