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
There was also an actor’s envy.
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Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Usually what happens, Kosaraju explained, is that threat actors target children and elderly parents.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
While Barnett’s work as an actor may have erupted, there’s plenty going on behind the camera too — which has also been given a major boost thanks to thanks to the short.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 June 2026
McComb was previously married to late Dawson's Creek actor James Van Der Beek from 2003 until 2010.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
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Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Usually what happens, Kosaraju explained, is that threat actors target children and elderly parents.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
While Barnett’s work as an actor may have erupted, there’s plenty going on behind the camera too — which has also been given a major boost thanks to thanks to the short.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 June 2026
McComb was previously married to late Dawson's Creek actor James Van Der Beek from 2003 until 2010.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
Noun
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These wide-leg trousers are reminiscent of the ones the actress styled with pristine all-white pieces.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Black plumes of smoke clouded the skies as thousands of participants arrived in the city.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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All eyes will be on the Patriots’ cornerback group this week during mandatory minicamp to see if Gonzalez is among the participants.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Kinski played Mignon, a mute acrobat and street performer, in the film.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Microdrama performer Sam Myerson will narrate the series.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The iXi trolley uses two cameras and GPS that’s pre-loaded with maps of more than 40,000 courses to autonomously steer itself, with players able to issue commands via hand gestures or voice control.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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It's been 13 years since that sequel, which shed nearly every major player from the original franchise's cast and crew and added fresh blood like Ashley Tisdale and Lindsay Lohan.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Even at the height of his fame, there were dubious aspects of his personal life — often self-seeded to sustain his enigma — that poked hellified holes in his impermeability as an entertainer.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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For a photo-worthy moment, a tour bus inspired by the very one Dolly has traveled in for years will also be on site for guests to learn about her life on the road as an entertainer.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
3 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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For two thespians playing characters whose friendship deepens across the season, the discipline served the storytelling.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Farris points out that the mandate of finding lower-profile actors doesn’t apply to just younger thespians.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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