Example Sentences

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But in the beginning it was kind of that imposter syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

"A lot of it is just letting the fear lead you and just learning to manage the imposter syndrome and manage the confidence, and the lack of confidence you might sometimes have," she says.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

But when the great man dies unexpectedly, the imposter is forced to impersonate him in full.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

She also described how her father Sanjeev was cheated out of all the family's money by an imposter who promised him a job.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

So above the ravings and protests of the distraught Prince of Demons, the king’s men removed the bonds from the king and wrapped them twice round the imposter.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny