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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
Adolescence was a big winner on the night, also taking best limited series as well as Erin Doherty winning best supporting actress and Owen Cooper becoming the youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series.
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Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The actor was nominated last year for her role of Wednesday Addams in Wednesday, earning a nod in the outstanding lead actress in a comedy series category.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2025
The Indonesian actor was particularly drawn to the film’s exploration of child trafficking in Southeast Asia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Below, see some of the actors who underwent major transformations for movie roles — to the point of being nearly unrecognizable.
—Mike Miller, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The actor was nominated last year for her role of Wednesday Addams in Wednesday, earning a nod in the outstanding lead actress in a comedy series category.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2025
The Indonesian actor was particularly drawn to the film’s exploration of child trafficking in Southeast Asia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Below, see some of the actors who underwent major transformations for movie roles — to the point of being nearly unrecognizable.
—Mike Miller, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
Noun
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Japanese actress Megumi Odaka, who’s appeared in six Godzilla films, crafted a deeply personal foreword.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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On September 8, the actress declared the start of jacket season while walking the streets of the Big Apple in a white button-up shirt, shiny black pants, and an oversized brown trench coat.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For RWAs to function, every participant needs confidence that events are recorded in the right order.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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During the trials, some participants experienced nausea and an upset stomach, but investigators found that dividing up the pills, instead of taking all four at once, and swallowing them with orange juice instead of water, helped relieve the symptoms.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Lively’s long friendship had been a distinct sub-plot in the IEWU legal battles, with tabloid fodder that the duo have fallen out over the controversy adverse Eras Tour performer getting tainted with the whole thing.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The legendary performer had frequented that particular hospital during the last years of his life, according to ABC News.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chambliss appeared to injure it when his hand hit the helmet of an Arkansas player on his follow through throwing a pass.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a closer look at the players who are nearest to the precipice.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump — a political unicorn with his background as an entertainer and status as a billionaire — is term limited.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The triple-threat entertainer and business mogul has spent more than three decades building an empire—and her homes are every bit as headline-making as her music, movies, and love life.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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The veteran thespian used the interview to highlight the broader need for solidarity among Black creators.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Farrell saw such a complex character as an appealing opportunity for a thespian.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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