imitator

noun

Definition of imitatornext
1
as in follower
a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way an Elvis imitator in a sequinned jumpsuit

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2
as in performer
a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect that comedian is a hilarious imitator of a surprising array of current celebrities

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitator
  1. follower
  2. echo
  3. actor
  4. copycat
  5. impressionist
  6. wannabe
  7. mimic
Noun
  • His followers also got to see a bit more of his backyard and what appears to be an indoor/outdoor seating area equipped with a fireplace.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The Venetian has also partnered with Kate Byrne and Nicole Sievers, cofounders and podcast hosts and creators of Two Girls 1 Formula — who have built up a devoted fan base of more than 55,000 social media followers.
    Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of follower
Noun
  • The echoes of the audience shouting the lyrics ricocheted off the packed arena's walls.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Madrid offers them vivid impressions, warm sun and echoes of powerful kings.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of echo
Noun
  • Magda Teter Jewish Middlemen, Archival Myopia The story of two Jewish trading families during the last decades of the Regency of Algiers is skewed by being told through the perspectives of only European and American actors.
    Erin Maglaque, The New York Review of Books, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The actor told People he was diagnosed with the Stage 3 cancer in October, during treatment for an upper-respiratory infection.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of actor
Noun
  • Federal law normally bans pharmacies from making copycat versions of commercially available drugs.
    Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Eli Lilly quickly started sending cease-and-desist letters to companies selling copycat versions.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of copycat
Noun
  • For the time being, Saturday Night Live viewers will have to settle for the show’s political impressionists.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
  • But in the biggest surprise of the cold open, SNL master impressionist Dana Carvey returned to the show as President Joe Biden.
    Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of impressionist
Noun
  • The musical grinds to a halt whenever Norma is offstage and a chorus of showbiz wannabes, clad in cargo pants and hoodies, scavenge for their next meal ticket.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Despite the low bar, voters usually see through wannabes who won’t cut it, said Pat Royal, spokesman for the sheriffs’ group.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of wannabe
Noun
  • Meanwhile, getting what her heart most desires, Ariana Grande steps into the Glinda role originated by Kristin Chenoweth, proving a talented mimic of the Broadway star’s singing style but a slightly stiffer presence on-screen.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Armstrong won’t be a Chester mimic, but there are points in her range that ring familiar.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2024
Definition of mimic
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