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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
The movie yielded Oscar wins for Tracy (best actor) and for writing (original story).
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The actor, writer presenter and producer had planned to transfer with the National Theatre’s revival of The Importance of Being Earnest.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
The actor's ecent remarks about ballet and opera have come under fire.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Daniel Day-Lewis, ‘Lincoln’ (2013) Day-Lewis, an actor's actor if there ever was one, breathes life into one of the greatest presidents in profound fashion.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The actor, writer presenter and producer had planned to transfer with the National Theatre’s revival of The Importance of Being Earnest.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
The actor's ecent remarks about ballet and opera have come under fire.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Daniel Day-Lewis, ‘Lincoln’ (2013) Day-Lewis, an actor's actor if there ever was one, breathes life into one of the greatest presidents in profound fashion.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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The global streamer recently picked up multiple territories on Markus Schleinzer’s black-and-white period drama Rose, which premiered in Berlin and won best actress for star Sandra Hüller (Project Hail Mary).—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The original screenplay, written by actress and writer Carol Harrison (The Elephant Man), is inspired by her West End musical, All or Nothing, and will be directed by BAFTA winner Adrian Shergold (Funny Cow).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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What participants in these discussions need to remember is that--as has been said often--truth has a liberal bias.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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From competitive runners sprinting across the finish line to families and first-time participants soaking in the atmosphere, the event carried a festival-like energy throughout the morning, complete with music, cheering crowds, and emcee callouts celebrating runners from across Georgia and beyond.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The performer dresses up in a Bigfoot costume and plays along with electronic music on the saxophone.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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With regard to lead roles, inclusion peaked in 2024, when there were 51 women, including one transgender performer, cited.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 6-foot-10, 265-pound Chinyelu made as big a jump as any player in the SEC.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The payments — 17 transfers of $20,000 each — were made to the son of José Almaraz, a former player described as a spiritual guide close to AFA leadership.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Wearing her signature pink headband, the popular children’s entertainer leaned toward the screen, trying to comfort the boy.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
21 Mar. 2026
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Wilson’s six wins last year included entertainer of the year for the second year in a row and female artist of the year for the third year in a row.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2026
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And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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The show had no stars, just a bunch of, then, very much unknown actors like Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth, Kenneth Branagh, David Parfitt, and Rupert Everett, but Thompson came up with the idea of presenting them as a new class of thespians, the rest is history.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Weaving does little to challenge that image here, utilizing all her usual tricks as a bitter thespian who lacks the talent to land the theater role that will legitimize her as a serious actress.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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