1. Artists, especially painters of the 19th century, who practiced Impressionism, a style emphasizing light, color, and momentary visual impressions rather than precise detail.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the historical art movement; Plural form of impressionist
2. Performers who imitate or mimic the appearance, voice, or mannerisms of famous people for entertainment.
Usage: Common in comedy and entertainment contexts

Examples

• Monet and Renoir were among the most famous Impressionists of the late 1800s.
• The Impressionists revolutionized painting by focusing on how light changed throughout the day.
• The museum's collection includes works by several major Impressionists.
• The comedy show featured impressionists who performed hilarious imitations of popular celebrities.
• Many impressionists on television became famous for their spot-on voice work.
• The Impressionists faced criticism from traditional art critics when they first exhibited their work.