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as in performer
a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect
a versatile impersonator, he conjures up a glittering array of female stars and divas in the course of his act
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as in actor
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
a gifted impersonator who can convincingly portray both heroes and heels
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The actor’s husband also confirmed the news on Facebook in a brief post.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025 -
Information And Cognitive Overload Some ransomware actors overwhelm victims with a barrage of complex instructions and urgent demands, creating confusion and indecision.—
Stu Sjouwerman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The actress, whose husband Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, has spent the past few years as an outspoken advocate for fellow caregivers.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the actress, known for voicing Princess Tiana in Disney’s 2009 film The Princess and the Frog, addressed the news of the series being shelved, which was exclusively reported by The Hollywood Reporter on March 3.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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Zoom in: Also on display are Japanese woodblock prints from artists like Toyokuni and Hiroshige — works Monet and his fellow impressionists were deeply inspired by them when crafting their own re-creations of nature.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
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Macy decided to do a little more research into the piece by the American impressionist, which depicted St Patrick's Church in New York.—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Impersonator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonator. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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