: the art or practice of representing a character on a stage or before cameras
1
: holding a temporary rank or position : performing services temporarily
acting president
2
a
: suitable for stage performance
an acting play
b
: prepared with directions for actors
an acting text of a play
Examples of acting in a Sentence
Noun
Her acting is unusually good in this film.
a new style of acting
Adjective
The college's acting president will be replaced with a permanent one next fall.
will serve as acting president of the university until a permanent replacement can be found
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Essence, 13 May 2025
After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, Ebsen returned to acting, landing numerous film and TV roles.
—John Russell, People.com, 11 May 2025
Nicole Briese, People.com, 11 May 2025
The 81-year-old acting legend didn't mince words when asked about his daughter's recent announcement.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
While many know Banner for his music and acting, he’s also become a powerful advocate for wellness, especially for Black men and women.
—Essence, 13 May 2025
After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, Ebsen returned to acting, landing numerous film and TV roles.
—John Russell, People.com, 11 May 2025
Adjective
Corley’s most recent acting credit was The Ice Road in 2021.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 11 May 2025
The 81-year-old acting legend didn't mince words when asked about his daughter's recent announcement.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 1 May 2025
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“Acting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acting. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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