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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
With the exception of Hiddleston, the standout actors from Season 1 are either absent or relegated to smaller roles.
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Judy Berman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Featuring a bravura performance by Hawke, Blue Moon, Linklater’s ninth collaboration with the actor, presents an evening in the company of 5ft songwriter Lorenz Hart, seven months before his ultimately death aged just 48.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Three actors play Noah and three play Allie at different times in the couple’s lives.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As actor, co-writer and co-producer, Yash takes on a role that represents creative experimentation within an international storytelling framework.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
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Judy Berman, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Featuring a bravura performance by Hawke, Blue Moon, Linklater’s ninth collaboration with the actor, presents an evening in the company of 5ft songwriter Lorenz Hart, seven months before his ultimately death aged just 48.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Three actors play Noah and three play Allie at different times in the couple’s lives.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
As actor, co-writer and co-producer, Yash takes on a role that represents creative experimentation within an international storytelling framework.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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Over the past few years, the actress and TikTok creator has frequently gone viral for her hilarious interactions with guests at Disneyland while playing Snow White's Evil Queen.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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One major development in the latter part of 2025 was the arrival on the scene of Tilly Norwood, a generative AI actress developed by Dutch actress and technologist Eline Van Der Velden.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers assist with safety, setup and supporting participants, ensuring that every adventure runs smoothly.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both benchmarks extended declines of more than $1 from the previous trading session, as market participants expected ample global supply this year.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 30-year-old from Venezuela pitched out of the bullpen early on but has been a steady performer and mostly a reliable winner since moving into the rotation exclusively in 2022.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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The episode is the first of the new year, returning from the holiday break with A$AP Rocky in his debut as an SNL musical performer.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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Before that, Chara made sure to mention every player on that team, from Bergeron and Krejci and Shawn Thornton to Shane Hnidy and Tomas Kaberle, all of them forever friends.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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Their scheme grew to involve more than 39 players on more than 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams, who then rigged and attempted to rig more than 29 games, prosecutors said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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Johnson, a 54-year-old entertainer who hosts gospel brunches and soul nights in Inglewood according to his social media, did not respond to messages or a letter left at his home.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of 120 shows, the entertainer’s gross ticket sales topped more than $100 million.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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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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Fine Arts Theatre Endowment to give back to Southwest Minnesota State and provide scholarships to aspiring thespians.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
31 Dec. 2025
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In director Noah Baumbach's dramedy (streaming on Netflix now), George Clooney plays Jay Kelly, an internationally beloved movie icon, while Crudup is Timothy, a child therapist and former friend who was the best thespian of their drama class.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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