impressionist
noun
im·pres·sion·ist
im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nist 
1
often capitalized
: someone (such as a painter) who practices or adheres to the theories of impressionism
2
: an entertainer who does impressions
Examples of impressionist in a Sentence
a celebrated impressionist who can do enough rapid-fire imitations to populate an entire stage with characters
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The funniest part about that is Lisa Ann Walter is actually a really exceptional impressionist.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025
The comedian and impressionist who has done his impressions to the faces of Michael Buble, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti and more will be at American Comedy Co. 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Johnson was cast as an impressionist who can tackle both Biden and Trump, and he’s been the show’s Trump for a while now.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
In last night’s cold open, the SNL cast member James Austin Johnson, the show’s resident Donald Trump impressionist, responded to the dig.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025
The comedian and impressionist who has done his impressions to the faces of Michael Buble, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti and more will be at American Comedy Co. 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Johnson was cast as an impressionist who can tackle both Biden and Trump, and he’s been the show’s Trump for a while now.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
In last night’s cold open, the SNL cast member James Austin Johnson, the show’s resident Donald Trump impressionist, responded to the dig.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Impressionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressionist. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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impressionist
noun
im·pres·sion·ist
im-ˈpresh-(ə-)nəst
1
often capitalized
: a person (as a painter) who practices impressionism
2
: an entertainer who does impressions
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