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单词 impressionist
释义

impressionist

noun

im·​pres·​sion·​ist im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce impressionist (audio)
1
often capitalized : someone (such as a painter) who practices or adheres to the theories of impressionism
2
: an entertainer who does impressions

Synonyms

  • imitator
  • impersonator
  • mimic
  • personator
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Example Sentences

a celebrated impressionist who can do enough rapid-fire imitations to populate an entire stage with characters
Recent Examples on the Web 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 McKinnon was also a deft—and fluid—political impressionist, delivering takes on women and men alike. Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 22 May 2022 Melissa Villaseñor [April 29, Dynasty Typewriter 6 p.m.] is a genius impressionist — there are so many people on this lineup that are admirable. Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2022 The painting is a streetscape, now worth millions, by French impressionist Camille Pissarro. Jessica Gresko, ajc, 18 Jan. 2022 Family ties led to the rediscovery of two oil paintings by Irish impressionist Paul Henry and a work on paper by Cubist Pablo Picasso. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 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 Correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with the comedian and impressionist, now performing in Las Vegas, to talk about the presidents, movie stars and TV icons, like Johnny Carson, who have all been given the Rich Little treatment. CBS News, 27 May 2021 Master impressionist James Adomian reprised his version of the MyPillow Guy as the real article presumably watched from backstage. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined at sense 1

impressionist 1 of 2

noun

as in performer
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • performer
  • entertainer
  • actor
  • imitator
  • impersonator
  • personator
  • caricaturist
  • mimic
  • parodist
  • satirist
  • pantomimist
  • mime
  • mocker
  • pantomime
  • parrot
  • copycat
  • burlesquer
  • trouper
  • mimer
  • mummer
  • echo
  • rubber stamp
  • player
  • ape
  • lampooner

impressionist

2 of 2

adjective

as in impressionistic

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • impressionistic
  • expressionist
  • expressionistic
  • symbolist
  • nonobjective
  • nonrepresentational
  • nonfigurative
  • nonrealistic
  • abstract
  • symbolistic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • naturalistic
  • representational
  • realistic
  • figurative
  • objective
  • naturalist
  • natural
  • lifelike
  • nonabstract
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