impersonator

[im-pur-suh-ney-ter] / ɪmˈpɜr səˌneɪ tər /

NOUN

mimic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imitator

STRONG

comedian mime pantomimist

Example Sentences

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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

“People today love to connect with the villain,” said the viral Grinch impersonator.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

And no impersonator, however convincing the outfit, will do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Rossi was the name of his stepfather, who at the time was a popular Engelbert Humperdinck impersonator in Rhode Island.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

Mrs. Dryver is maybe the best-known Dolly Parton impersonator in this part of Texas.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy