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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
In another, called Leucippe and Clitophon, Leucippe is saved from being sacrificed as a virgin by the timely appearance of an actor who uses theatre tricks used to perform deaths on stage to fake her death and spirit her away.
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Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
In the weeks since, there had been outreach that opened the door for Hardy to potentially continue on the show, with the actor also getting support from Mirren on social media.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The collaborative rehearsal process allowed the actor, playwright and director to shape the work together.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Rowling's controversial politics have complicated the legacy of Harry Potter for both the fans of the series and the actors who originally brought it to life on the big screen.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
In the weeks since, there had been outreach that opened the door for Hardy to potentially continue on the show, with the actor also getting support from Mirren on social media.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The collaborative rehearsal process allowed the actor, playwright and director to shape the work together.
—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Rowling's controversial politics have complicated the legacy of Harry Potter for both the fans of the series and the actors who originally brought it to life on the big screen.
—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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The actress got her start in Cuban and Spanish cinema before transitioning to Hollywood in 2014.
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Fair highlights Despite the ongoing issues, the sparse number of visitors entertained themselves with interactive exhibits, like dressing up as former President George Washington or speaking with an actress portraying Betsy Ross.
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Officers were stationed at exit routes, aimed at catching the participants.
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The workshop’s participants also stressed that the US military has a broad set of response options, coupled with more resilient space architectures to deter an attack in the first place.
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In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
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Left-back Douglas Santos has never been a top-class performer.
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For Iraq, a victory would be its first in World Cup competition while Senegal, a quarterfinalist in 2002, would like to get a win for Sadio Mane, one of Africa’s most iconic players, who may be playing in his final World Cup.
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The 31-year-old entertainer surpassed Kevin Hart, who previously held the record after hosting the awards show in 2011.
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking everyday scenarios.
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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.
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Another group of budding young thespians have joined Prime Video‘s YA adaptation of Chloe Walsh‘s BookTok sensation Boys of Tommen.
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Colman Domingo and Sarah Pidgeon are true thespians.
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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