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impersonation

[im-pur-suh-nay-shuhn] / ɪmˌpɜr səˈneɪ ʃən /
NOUN
imitation
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This scam, known as the “green mirage,” has involved the impersonation of more than 400 mortgage institutions, and cost homeowners hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost money.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

He had become notorious for an uncanny impersonation of Patrick Mahomes—wearing the three-time Super Bowl winner’s number, copying his haircut, and mirroring his sidearm throws—but he couldn’t match his ability to win football games.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

And though his impersonation is spot-on, even a stellar character actor like Pattinson can’t voice his way out of platitudinous dialogue.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

At REDCAT, the superb Rosemarie DeWitt assumes Marvel’s place, standing in for Ford but never attempting anything as crass as an impersonation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Coach calls us in, does his Phil Jackson impersonation.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander


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