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impostor

[im-pos-ter] / ɪmˈpɒs tər /


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In the spirit of full transparency, I immediately experienced almost debilitating impostor syndrome, but after several frantic phone calls to my agents, manager and therapist, I accepted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Make sure you are using official channels to talk with an airline and not an impostor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

I stayed silent in that group for days, convinced someone would realize I was an impostor.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

His said his new position gave him a feeling of impostor syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Fiona told me to wear them to the car wash, but holding the gold shorts and Liberty singlet now makes me feel like an impostor.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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