impersonations

noun

plural of impersonation
as in performances

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impersonations
  1. performances
  2. portrayals
  3. charades
  4. masquerades
  5. disguises
  6. poses
  7. airs
  8. pretenses
Noun
  • The wreck will also serve as a casual amphitheater for performances and watching the sunset.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Chiefs’ next two draft selections after Delane — defensive linemen Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas — put together solid performances.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of performances
Noun
  • Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on presidential portrayals and summer sips.
    — , FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Google became embroiled in a prior controversy in February 2024 after its Gemini text-to-image tool produced portrayals of racially diverse German WW2 soldiers.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of portrayals
Noun
  • This could give divers a simple way to communicate status information without speaking, writing, or frantic underwater charades.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Monikers is a party game that progresses from clue-giving to charades, perfect for inside jokes and big groups.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of charades
Noun
  • This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.
    — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of masquerades
Noun
  • The thieves wore no disguises or face coverings according to a report by Vienna’s police department.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fagnano was able to diagnose some of the disguises from Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores, finding soft spots in zone coverages both in the short and intermediate areas of the field.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of disguises
Noun
  • Environmental and consumer advocacy groups called the agreement a step in the right direction, but cautioned that regulators still have work to do to mitigate the risk the data center gold rush poses to residential ratepayers.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of poses
Noun
  • Discourse in the group continues long after the show airs, with members keeping up with the contestants from past seasons via social media and clamoring for details about their lives.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Channels, Streaming Services NCAA football airs across a host of networks and accompanying streaming services (both live TV streamers and on-demand services).
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of airs
Noun
  • The strategic mistake of invading Iraq on false pretenses was then compounded by tactical errors.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Johnson created the story of Nancy (Emilia Jones), who is not a girlfriend, but a crush who Bourdain foolhardily (and under false pretenses) follows to Provincetown after not getting a writing fellowship.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2026
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“Impersonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impersonations. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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