Synonyms of trouper

trouper

noun

ˈtrü-pər 

as in actor

one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)

had been a well-known Broadway trouper before making his screen debut

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actor
• performer
• actress
• entertainer
• thespian
• player
• impersonator
• comedian
• mummer
• thesp
• starlet
• star
• barnstormer
• costar
• enactor
• walk-on
• monologuist
• leading man
• spear-carrier
• leading lady
• understudy
• supernumerary
• poser
• farceur
• tragedian
• tragedienne
• pantomime
• double
• clown
• buffoon
• scene-stealer
• masquerader
• pantomimist
• mime
• personator
• prima donna
• extra
• imitator
• stooge
• coactor
• impressionist
• masker
• harlequin
• ape
• ham
• aper
• lead
• zany
• mimic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• novice
• amateur
• nonprofessional
• nonactor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trouper

Honey, played by Buddy Dalton, is a trouper—an older pooch unfazed by the lights and audience. — Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Dec. 2025

The cost and the inspiration Carol, it should be noted, is a trouper. — Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2024

Even though his health was failing up and down through the last three or four tours, what a trouper. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023

Though Holly was being a trouper with just her mom in South Africa for her nuptials, the soon-to-be sister-in-law was considerate of Holly’s underlying emotions. — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023