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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
Hoffman was one of the many actors who praised Coppola for his unique ability to recognize and nurture talent.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Apr. 2025
Back in 1994, months after the birth of his first son, Abernathy abandoned his dreams of becoming a comedic actor to start work as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 27 Apr. 2025
Most recently, the Puerto Rican actor is playing Gomez Addams on Netflix's hugely successful Wednesday (2022–present).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The city is home to studios and gyms fit for Hollywood actors, models and influencers.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Apr. 2025
Back in 1994, months after the birth of his first son, Abernathy abandoned his dreams of becoming a comedic actor to start work as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 27 Apr. 2025
Most recently, the Puerto Rican actor is playing Gomez Addams on Netflix's hugely successful Wednesday (2022–present).
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The city is home to studios and gyms fit for Hollywood actors, models and influencers.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
Noun
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But the Method thing was buried deeply in Marilyn’s own experience — the fact is that Marilyn Monroe was an extremely difficult actress to work with.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
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The 54-year-old actress got candid about her experience raising her son, Marcell Johnson, alone.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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That gathering of a few friends in a London park eventually grew into a larger organization spanning across the UK, with some participants in Europe and the US.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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In a Zoom call that Shim ran to demo this, Read joined the call as a participant and posted a message in the chat reminding everybody of its activity.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
Noun
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At one point, the Heat thought Terry Rozier would be that player.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2025
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Founded in Texas in 1982, Autry sneakers became a hit among tennis players for its sporty, Americana aesthetic.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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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
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Now on the other side of 50, the British star is still among the best, most hard-working thespians in the business, having aged into a versatile, vanity-free character-actor groove that suits him well.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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