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imposter



NOUN
deceiver
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In his book, Head North, Burnham wrote that he "struggled to feel part of things" at university and felt like an "imposter".

From BBC • May 14, 2026

She admits to still having imposter syndrome as an actor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The Royal British Legion urged anyone with information about a potential military imposter to report them to police.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Soon after the launch, some apparent imposter accounts with vast followings were suddenly taken down without any explanation.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

Our real selves buried so deep in these imposter ones.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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