Thesaurus results for IMPRESSIONISTS

impressionists

noun

plural of impressionist

as in performers

a person who imitates another's voice and mannerisms for comic effect a celebrated impressionist who can do enough rapid-fire imitations to populate an entire stage with characters

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Recent Examples of impressionists Upstairs, impressionists, writers, socialites, and painters who moved in Proust’s orbit, from Sarah Bernhardt to Emile Zola and Claude Monet, lent their names to a room or suite. — Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026

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Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

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The practical special effects seem to be on the booer’s side, leaning on stagy but charming in-camera tricks that have gone out of style, like switching actors between close-ups.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Luke Evans is among the rare cadre of British actors who regularly balance Hollywood blockbusters with more modest British dramas.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

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Dee Brock created the phenomenon that went on to add billions in value to the NFL franchise and spawn imitators.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
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

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