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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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Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Djokovic giving a budding impressionist such a boost is perhaps not such a surprise.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
Thank you so much to former Dylan impressionist and expert Patrick Weathers on his commentary during today’s show.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Trump’s attacks were historically atypical: Most politicians actually did seem to get the joke, sometimes even sharing the stage with their impressionists.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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The only good thing about this show are the Gandalf Roasts videos from impressionist and YouTuber Charlie Hopkinson.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Djokovic giving a budding impressionist such a boost is perhaps not such a surprise.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
Thank you so much to former Dylan impressionist and expert Patrick Weathers on his commentary during today’s show.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Trump’s attacks were historically atypical: Most politicians actually did seem to get the joke, sometimes even sharing the stage with their impressionists.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Impressionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressionist. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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