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Recent Examples of thespian But the Palm Dog wasn’t the only prize on offer to furry thespians. Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 24 May 2025 On Friday, the organization took action by warning thespians not to fall prey to offers that promise auditions in exchange for payment. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025 For a long time, these thespians weren't allowed to promote projects in the same ways actors in Hollywood are typically carted out. EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025 Colman is one of those rare gifted thespians, such as Dirk Bogarde, who are uniquely and keenly aware that the camera can read thoughts. Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thespian
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thespian
Noun
  • But Lee—a veteran actor with over three decades of success starring in numerous Korean blockbusters like Sandglass, New World and the Along with the Gods franchise—knew to trust his gut.
    Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The connection between the two actors as performers happened straight away.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The actress was recently spotted in Midtown Manhattan, looking like a polished New Yorker in black wide-leg pants with a unique button-up shirt tucked into the waistband.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • The Australian actress has been nominated for eight Academy Awards and won twice (for Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator and Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine), and has also been nominated for two Emmys (Mrs. America) and has won four Golden Globes from 13 nominations.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025

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“Thespian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thespian. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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