impostor

Example Sentences

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Then he secretly purchases a passel of tortoises; constructs a long-handled grabber; leans down from his balcony; extracts Alfie; and, each week, substitutes a slightly heavier impostor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

His said his new position gave him a feeling of impostor syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Days later, a note was sent directly to the Guthrie family, allegedly from a man living in Hawthorne, that authorities say was an impostor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Because of this, approaches that encourage a more flexible view of ability may help reduce impostor experiences.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

The impostor rolled his eyes, and I shook my head and continued.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia