1
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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2
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
The actor hasn't completely left Stars Hollow behind.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Gregory’s ex-husband and actor Chester Gregory posted about her death on Facebook.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
There were the actors who had invested, obviously, but plenty more came in to see and be seen, too.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
The same could be said of Piccioli, whose muses include the French actor Isabelle Huppert — portraits of whom were shared as a teaser prior to the show.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Gregory’s ex-husband and actor Chester Gregory posted about her death on Facebook.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
There were the actors who had invested, obviously, but plenty more came in to see and be seen, too.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
The same could be said of Piccioli, whose muses include the French actor Isabelle Huppert — portraits of whom were shared as a teaser prior to the show.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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Founded by actress Tia Mowry, the brand makes products that move your natural hair journey along — swiftly, softly, and cleanly.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Weeks before the actress officially filed for divorce, Kidman subtly alluded in her Vogue interview to what appeared to be a cryptic preview of the split.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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At the time, says Hanke, the participants seemed primarily interested in promoting widespread global usage of the dollar.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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The walk starts and ends at the Hunt Family Nature Center where participants will choose either a 5- or 10-kilometer walk.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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The director also pointed to Domingo’s showmanship and performer’s spirit, which easily won over the extras on set.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not surprisingly, our best performer is Nvidia .—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Johnson also gives the Dolphins another player on special teams in the absence of safety Elijah Campbell, who is out with a pectoral injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Wilson is still only 29 years old and already has won four MVP awards – more than any other player – and two Finals MVP awards.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The conservative host pushed the president on whether viewers should boycott the NFL over their choice of halftime entertainer.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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The conservative news host also pushed the president on whether viewers should boycott the NFL over their choice of Super Bowl halftime entertainer.—
Diana Leyva,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Details: Dizzy’s Den, 5 p.m. Sept. 28 Since emerging on the jazz scene as a late-blooming talent at the turn of the century, René Marie has carved out a singular niche as a chance-taking improviser who inhabits the stage with the skill of a master thespian.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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At the end of Season 2, Broadway thespian Ben Glenroy was poisoned by stage producer Donna DiMeo — then revived just long enough for her son, Cliff, to shove him down an elevator shaft in Season 3.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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