ACTOR Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

actor

noun

ˈak-tər

Definition of actor

as in actress

one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show) my sister went to drama school to become an actor

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as in participant

one who takes part in something Benjamin Franklin was a major actor in many of the events leading up to the founding of our nation

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Recent Examples of actor Dominic McLaughlin is stepping into the titular role, and his predecessor Radcliffe has already sent a letter to the young actor. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2026 The Canadian actor is repped by UTA, Range Media Partners and Sloane Offer Weber & Dern. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026 Con where the actor made a surprise appearance, dressed in character, and threw handfuls of candy at the foot of attendees. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026 The actor’s been working in the Dominican Republic on a new film, Shiver, with Keanu Reeves. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for actor

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Noun

Back at the 2025 SAG awards, for example, the actress wore a bright red Dior halter dress with a deep v-neck plunge highly similar to her Men of the Year outfit from this Friday.

— Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2026
The singer and actress known for telenovelas like María la del Barrio and Marimar praised Karol G’s strength and resilience.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of actress

Noun

On the first score, several participants are taking the Keel route by totally exiting Bitcoin for AI, including Core Scientific, Cipher Mining and Genesis Digital.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2026
Illinois continues to allow competitions across the state that reward participants for killing the most, largest or smallest wild animals, leaving the bodies discarded like trash.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of participant

Noun

Blades eventually became involved not only as a performer but also in the song’s production and composition, making the collaboration even more meaningful for Fonseca, who called having him on the album an enormous privilege.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2026
Tractor Supply had been an excellent performer for a few years, as people moved to the suburbs and rural areas.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of performer

Noun

The synergy between the two players stood out as Edmonds connected with Robinson for a number of big shots.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Four players scored in double-figures, Tre White leading the way with 22 points on 9-12 shooting and three 3-pointers.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of player

Noun

Becoming Richard Pryor by Scott Saul Richard Pryor was a genius, a revolutionary, and such a truthful entertainer.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2026
So, the entertainer opted to go a different route by donating it to the state and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertainer

Noun

Then Erika runs into her ex-husband, a theater legend who was once Hermann Göring’s favorite thespian and helped push Nazi propaganda leading up to the war.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026
Marion Bailey, as Amy’s mother, has already emerged from Telluride as a standout, a veteran thespian never given her proper due.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

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