impostor
Example Sentences
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Thick skin is overrated, and impostor syndrome isn’t always a bad thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Full-blown impostor syndrome can be crippling, and we miss opportunities to grow if we see every criticism as an affront.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
I stayed silent in that group for days, convinced someone would realize I was an impostor.
From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026
After a few more words of greeting, the impostor Melania flashed another smile as she exited.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
“On a practical note, Miss Mortimer, if we could prove that Judge Quinzy is an impostor, surely he would have to step down from the board.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 3
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