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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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adjective

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Noun
Johnson was cast as an impressionist who can tackle both Biden and Trump, and he’s been the show’s Trump for a while now. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024 In last night’s cold open, the SNL cast member James Austin Johnson, the show’s resident Donald Trump impressionist, responded to the dig. Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025 While Steve Martin didn’t change his mind about not being an impressionist, Gaffigan embraces his Kirkland attire, setting the stage for some more friends to kick off the season. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024 Sheen is a master impressionist, having portrayed a succession of public figures – including former Prime Minister Tony Blair, broadcaster David Frost and gameshow host Chris Tarrant – on screen with accuracy and humanity. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for impressionist
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Adjective
  • But Martone’s repetitive, tediously non-linear film attempts something more impressionistic and expansive, with emotionally muted and sometimes strangely exploitative results.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 May 2025
  • Like these directors, Davies Jr. tailors the impressionistic style of older Black filmmakers (think Julie Dash, Arthur Jafa, Charles Burnett) to his own sensibilities.
    Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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  • King of the Hill voice actor Jonathon Joss has died after a shooting outside his home in Texas at age 59, the San Antonio Police Department has confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
  • Anyone interested in filmmaking or who just wants to enjoy an intense, suspenseful drama with some of the greatest actors of the era, should absolutely check this one out on Netflix as soon as possible.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

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“Impressionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressionist. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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