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a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect
a celebrated impressionist who can do enough rapid-fire imitations to populate an entire stage with characters
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The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Apr. 2024
However, Murphy says that the buzz surrounding his signature cackle would soon grow a life of its own, with many impressionists keying in on that particular mannerism.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 July 2024
Manet later became the elder statesman of the impressionists.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Apr. 2024
My early days trying to make a career as an impressionist.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024
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Landscapes, still lifes and scenes from everyday life – the impressionists' specialities – ranked much lower.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Apr. 2024
However, Murphy says that the buzz surrounding his signature cackle would soon grow a life of its own, with many impressionists keying in on that particular mannerism.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 July 2024
Manet later became the elder statesman of the impressionists.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Apr. 2024
My early days trying to make a career as an impressionist.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Impressionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressionist. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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