How to Use impressionist in a Sentence

impressionist

noun
  • And more than that, an impressionist who liked painting bathing ladies?
    — John Semley, The New Republic, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Djokovic giving a budding impressionist such a boost is perhaps not such a surprise.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
  • Skip to main content Bill Hader has long been known as a skilled impressionist.
    — Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2019
  • Joe Biden impressionist was the most telling moment of his entire short tenure.
    — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2021
  • Is there any better honor for a celebrity impressionist than to have the celebrity in question bless your work?
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2021
  • Mimics tells the story of Sam, a struggling impressionist who makes a pact with a wicked puppet.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • There’s a difference in my mind between a comedic impression and an impressionist.
    — Michelle R. Martinelli, For The Win, 10 Jan. 2020
  • But overall the market has seen prices falling as fewer high-end works, such as those by impressionists and modern masters, come up for sale.
    — Marc Bain, Quartz, 5 Mar. 2020
  • The actor and impressionist, who has been with the show since 1989, has no idea what happens after that.
    — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The zany impressionist even won over clown disparager Cowell.
    — USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Kroll is a charismatic impressionist with a knack for surreal detail.
    — Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Pollak is a stand-up comedian himself as well as a celebrity impressionist.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Phillips didn’t have to consider the collection’s holding of impressionists, or whether a painting would work with others that would hang in the same gallery?
    — Gaile Robinson, star-telegram.com, 15 May 2017
  • At the time of his death, Van Gogh was finally getting noticed by the French impressionists.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Saturday Night Live has added a new master impressionist to its roster this season.
    — EW.com, 27 Sep. 2019
  • Many orchids and other plants are great impressionists, masquerading as insects, animals, and even poop.
    — John Tiddy, National Geographic, 27 Aug. 2016
  • The post-impressionist is known for his paintings and sculptures — many of which will be on display, along with ceramics, blocks of wood, engravings and drawings.
    — Sarah Maiellano, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2017
  • Roiland’s voice is very distinct (some might say annoyingly distinct) and even a good impressionist will have a tough time replicating the voices and style.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Attendees can stroll through the museum and chat with docents about Degas and fellow impressionists.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2019
  • The painting is a streetscape, now worth millions, by French impressionist Camille Pissarro.
    — Jessica Gresko, ajc, 18 Jan. 2022
  • Landscapes, still lifes and scenes from everyday life – the impressionists' specialities – ranked much lower.
    — The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Apr. 2024
  • So, like four Rashomons, if Rashomon had an impressionist doing their best Ed Sullivan at one point in each segment.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The 25-year-old impressionist purchased his own microphone at a camera store, Ubered to the event from his hotel, and set up shop without much of a plan.
    — Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The awards show is set for March 31, with stand-up comedian, actor and impressionist Matt Friend as host.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
  • These young artists, the future impressionists, loathed the autocratic regime of Napoleon III.
    — Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Just for once, ignore the impressionists and the great and growing modern collection at Michigan Avenue's art temple.
    — Lori Rackl, chicagotribune.com, 19 Mar. 2018
  • The Met has also paid settlements to keep a painting by French impressionist Claude Monet, among other works.
    — Julianne McShane, NBC News, 21 Aug. 2022
  • Then a 10-year period of impressionists—Danny Gans, Rich Little and on and on.
    — Jason Gay, WSJ, 29 Mar. 2017
  • By that, Rands refers to one of the most important influencers on his music, the French impressionist Claude Debussy.
    — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, 30 Oct. 2019
  • Thank you so much to former Dylan impressionist and expert Patrick Weathers on his commentary during today’s show.
    — Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025

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