imitator

noun

Definition of imitatornext
1
as in follower
a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way an Elvis imitator in a sequinned jumpsuit

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2
as in performer
a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect that comedian is a hilarious imitator of a surprising array of current celebrities

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Recent Examples of imitator Deafheaven broke the mold by introducing blinding light to rock music’s darkest corner, but after wave upon wave of imitators, the only subversion left is to blot out the sun. — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026 The Dadaists used this gleefully and compulsively (see René Clair and Francis Picabia’s wacky Entr’Acte); so, famously, did Hideo Nakata in Y2K hit The Ring and countless imitators. — Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026 The account has amassed over 10,000 followers, inspiring imitator accounts. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Few people on the continent seem to recognize that multibillion investments by US companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Amazon in space, and their many imitators in China, are radically transforming spaceflight. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 An exemplary script and dashes of stylish direction set this ’90s favorite apart from myriad Tarantino imitators. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 No wonder More had so many imitators, who set about busily redrawing their own maps of the world. — Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026 That’s because success begets imitators eager to compete away profits. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Over the past year, a wave of imitators loaded public-company balance sheets with cryptocurrencies in hopes of sparking stock rallies, but that trade has since soured. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imitator
  1. follower
  2. performer
  3. echo
  4. actor
  5. impressionist
  6. impersonator
  7. entertainer
  8. mimic
Noun
  • An analysis published by NYU’s Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law discusses how younger consumers embrace dupe culture and proudly share affordable alternatives with friends and followers.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The millennial creator, who shares personal finance advice with more than 2 million followers, is challenging the money rules younger generations have long heard from their parents and grandparents.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of follower
Noun
  • Ortiz and another performer, Magdellena Romero, were arrested.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Jensen has the vocal equivalent of a familiar face, which for another performer could become a disadvantage.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of performer
Noun
  • Admittedly, the album’s ’90s sound palette has echoes of millennial nostalgia bait—but then again, when has nostalgia not been part of Hemsworth’s appeal?
    — Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The speaker comes with a microphone input, echo, and key controls to take the festivities to the next level.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of echo
Noun
  • Disney actor Erik von Detten is being sued for allegedly scamming an elderly couple in a bizarre precious-metals scheme.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Lipski was born in Germany, but moved to her family on the Spanish island as a young girl, later heading to Los Angeles to pursue a career as an actor.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of actor
Noun
  • The comedian and impressionist has joined the show’s TNF Nightcap as a recurring contributor in a new comedy segment, The Friend Zone with Matt Friend, Prime Video announced Thursday.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The black and white photographs work especially well hung just a wall away from the Impressionists, many of who also work in black and white and concentrate on the slightest shadows.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2026
Definition of impressionist
Noun
  • While investment fraud losses may be deductible, according to an IRS memorandum issued in March 2025, money lost to other scams — such as some impersonator or romance scams — is not, experts said.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Hope springs eternal though when Ali G misreads a message from an Elvis impersonator named Rocky (Clive Russell) who needs to talk to him ASAP.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of impersonator
Noun
  • Unwieldy as the structure may be, who would turn down the chance to witness an iconic entertainer play the hits?
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Reba McEntire is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a multi-faceted vocalist, entertainer, actor, author and businesswoman—much like one of her country music forebears, Dolly Parton.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of entertainer
Noun
  • The amount of daylight, cool temperatures, and intermittent rain in autumn mimic what happens in spring when the peepers actively court and mate.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Combining the popular weight-loss medication tirzepatide with another hormone mimic may boost the drug’s effectiveness, according to the results of a recent clinical trial.
    — Mike McRae October 09, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of mimic

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“Imitator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imitator. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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