variants
or imposters
as in frauds
one who makes false claims of identity or expertise
the man who claimed to be a prince turned out to be an impostor
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Recent Examples of impostors
Other professional sports associations, including the major pro leagues, have taken similar measures as NASCAR in attempting to protect their brands and fans from fraudulent imposters.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
The 2025 major league impostors did not win a series until June.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
In the end, Zac – who pretended to be rich – and Sharma – who pretended to be his mentor – were both imposters.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Soon ransom demands started coming in — although many are believed to be from impostors.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The impostors have been presenting themselves as representatives of the Texas Department of Insurance's Division of Workers' Compensation.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
According to the Federal Trade Commission, imposters posing as government agencies were one of the top reported scams in the Arizona, costing consumers more than $20 million in 2025.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And when stuck in this uncomfortable space, people who feel like impostors are likely to become defensive and feel pressured to be a hero.
—John M. Lavelle, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
An information vacuum seems to have encouraged imposters.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
The 2025 major league impostors did not win a series until June.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
In the end, Zac – who pretended to be rich – and Sharma – who pretended to be his mentor – were both imposters.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Soon ransom demands started coming in — although many are believed to be from impostors.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The impostors have been presenting themselves as representatives of the Texas Department of Insurance's Division of Workers' Compensation.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
According to the Federal Trade Commission, imposters posing as government agencies were one of the top reported scams in the Arizona, costing consumers more than $20 million in 2025.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And when stuck in this uncomfortable space, people who feel like impostors are likely to become defensive and feel pressured to be a hero.
—John M. Lavelle, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
An information vacuum seems to have encouraged imposters.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impostors
Noun
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The Man Who Stole Portugal is inspired by the titular true crime book by Murray Teigh Bloom about Alves dos Reis, who pulled off one of the largest frauds in history against the Bank of Portugal in 1925.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Four artworks recovered from the 1MDB scandal have gone on public view in Malaysia for the first time, offering a modest but pointed reminder of one of the largest financial frauds in modern history.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Some of the most damaging fakes get through because nobody on the defense side knew to challenge them.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Once word got out about the reports in Ohio, so did the obvious fakes.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Now, hardship seems to be an end in itself, a battle scar or badge of honor that distinguishes true backpackers from mere pretenders.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
4 May 2026
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This is where hype turns into hard numbers, and contenders start getting separated from pretenders.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Make sure to add the matching shams to your order to complete the look.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2026
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Then snap up this pretty seersucker comforter set that includes two pillow shams and sheets (and comes in 30 colors) for just $37.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impostors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impostors. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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