Imposter is an English word with synonyms like impostor or trickster. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Imposter meaning
Alternative spelling of impostor.
Synonyms of Imposter
Using Imposter
- The main meaning on this page is: Alternative spelling of impostor.
- Useful related words include: impostor, trickster, cheater, cheat.
- In the example corpus, imposter often appears in combinations such as: imposter syndrome, an imposter, the imposter.
Context around Imposter
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 9 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Imposter
- In this selection, "imposter" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, identified, celebrate, overcame, syndrome, hellbent and cosplay stand out and add context to how "imposter" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include against the imposter syndrome and battle with imposter syndrome which. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "imposter" sits close to words such as abate, aeronautics and affidavits, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with imposter
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
When she returns, the man believes the woman (Janice Man) to be an imposter. (14 words)
How Leslie Odom Jr. overcame imposter syndrome as Sam Cooke in ‘One Night in Miami. (15 words)
In the interview, the star got candid about dealing with his feelings of imposter syndrome. (15 words)
In August 2021, Rachel told Town & Country about her battle with imposter syndrome, which was the belief that one's own success in life wasn't deserved or was achieved through luck, rather than as a result of one's own efforts or skills. (44 words)
I just see myself as an average kid from the north-east and even though I know I've worked incredibly hard to make this dream a reality, sometimes I do let imposter syndrome get the better of me. (39 words)
Imposter Syndrome is a feeling we get when we do things we’ve never done before, so we feel like an “imposter” because we don’t know if we are doing it right or well. (35 words)
Les admitted after the dance he suffers from imposter syndrome - we thought he did great! (15 words)
Example sentences (20)
Imposter Syndrome is a feeling we get when we do things we’ve never done before, so we feel like an “imposter” because we don’t know if we are doing it right or well.
In both studies, participants were tested for imposter syndrome using the Impostor Phenomenon Scale, which was developed by one of the psychologists that first identified imposter syndrome.
Experimenting for two weeks, each artist's new work is then spotlit in a public exhibition to "celebrate imposter syndrome" and poke fun at the notion of artistic mastery.
He hasn’t been around but he’s been watching and he sees an imposter in Jay White.
However, one of you is an imposter hellbent on ruining your efforts, killing everyone on board.
How Leslie Odom Jr. overcame imposter syndrome as Sam Cooke in ‘One Night in Miami.
I just see myself as an average kid from the north-east and even though I know I've worked incredibly hard to make this dream a reality, sometimes I do let imposter syndrome get the better of me.
In a recent interview, Bobby discussed grappling with imposter syndrome during the making of Animal and revealed his doubts about his performance, despite receiving praise from the film’s director, Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
In August 2021, Rachel told Town & Country about her battle with imposter syndrome, which was the belief that one's own success in life wasn't deserved or was achieved through luck, rather than as a result of one's own efforts or skills.
Incredible Darkseid cosplay done by Instagram user Imposter Cosplay brings one of the most notorious DC villains to life in a terrifying manner.
In the interview, the star got candid about dealing with his feelings of imposter syndrome.
Les admitted after the dance he suffers from imposter syndrome - we thought he did great!
Lin also said she grew to have “imposter syndrome”, which she says she “later learnt is a common experience for racial minorities who work in fields where they lack representation”.
Ms Ardern said she was excited and humbled to 'share her experience with others' through the Harvard fellowships and conceded she struggled with imposter syndrome while in office.
Rhodey's imposter not only managed to fool everyone for an extended period of time but also came within moments of instigating World War III on Gravik's behalf.
Season 2, Episode 6, "Backstory!" dealt with imposter syndrome and how unchecked ambition can leave a person empty.
That question can put you into deep therapy for a decade, and of course, it also runs right up against the imposter syndrome.
The imposter was present in the hospital's labour room, where he was discovered making rounds and examining patients by the Chief Medical Officer and other concerned officials.
These fraudulent websites include fake investment platforms, crypto-asset scam websites, and imposter scam websites, with 2,100 of the sites already taken offline and action underway to remove more than 400 more.
When she returns, the man believes the woman (Janice Man) to be an imposter.
Common combinations with imposter
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- imposter syndrome 27×
- an imposter 23×
- the imposter 17×
- with imposter 5×
- of imposter 4×
- imposter was 4×
- imposter in 3×
- from imposter 3×
- imposter scam 2×
- imposter scams 2×