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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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
A lot of the time there was no overtime, actors would be speaking and the lights would come on.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Beyond grieving the loss of her friend from the show, however, Baela actor Bethany Antonia feels Jace’s death pushes House of the Dragon into a heartbreaking speed for the rest of the season.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
The actors both posted the film's poster on Monday on social media.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Hailey is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin and graphic designer Kennya Baldwin.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Beyond grieving the loss of her friend from the show, however, Baela actor Bethany Antonia feels Jace’s death pushes House of the Dragon into a heartbreaking speed for the rest of the season.
—Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
The actors both posted the film's poster on Monday on social media.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Hailey is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin and graphic designer Kennya Baldwin.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
Noun
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The actress, 34, has had a lifetime to learn how to be in the presence of formidable figures; her father is Bono.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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During a conversation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt at the cultural and community center 92NY, the 80-year-old actress was asked to share her thoughts on children and teenagers finding early fame as social media influencers.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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One of the latest study participants arrived in the arms of her mother last week.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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About 146 groups, made up of more than 1,400 participants, marched in the parade, with projects ranging from larger-than-life marionette dolls to squads of children in do-it-yourself costumes to mobile re-creations of LACMA’s most iconic art pieces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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For a performer whose studio has passed, the practical effect is that the actor absorbs the cost of staying on the ballot.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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An artist and performer, Skrepetsky gained notice with his cutting portraits of Russian president Vladimir Putin, Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, and a conservative Moscow bishop, Patriarch Kirill.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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Thomas Tuchel was appointed with the simple task of coaching England to a World Cup win, and England showed early signs of his tactical acumen, but also his ability to inspire his players.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Reese led the Dream with 21 points and added 11 rebounds on a night in which Fever guard Caitlin Clark became the fifth active WNBA player with a signature shoe.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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The president’s instinct to go for the jugular was on display in his first campaign, when he was written off early on as an entertainer but found success with brutal takedowns.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Winter wants to be strong enough to perform by August 1 when friend and fellow drag entertainer Charity Kase comes to Kansas City.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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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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Colman Domingo and Sarah Pidgeon are true thespians.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Vivienne Westwood has reimagined the outdoor terrace of J Sheekey to mark the 130th anniversary of the landmark London restaurant that started as a stall holder in 1896 serving post-theater suppers to hungry thespians and audiences.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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