impostor

Example Sentences

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“That little flicker—it can plant itself in you and blossom into self-doubt, impostor syndrome,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

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

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

The arbitrary nature of this career, how the impostor syndrome was enormous in him.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

It’s the first sign that maybe he’s not an impostor after all.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman