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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
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
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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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Its long-standing presence at Milan Design Week, and its partnerships with institutions such as the Guggenheim and Art Basel, reflect a natural alignment with its client base, many of whom are collectors and participants in those worlds.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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All participants had previously reported experiencing moderate to severe pain, anxiety or both.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Szoboszlai, who became the first Liverpool midfielder to reach double figures for both goals and assists since Steven Gerrard in 2013-14, was undoubtedly their standout performer over the course of the season.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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If nominated in the supporting actress category, Moafi would become the first Persian actress and the first Middle Eastern performer overall recognized in the category.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Pressure is a privilege and, in our case, the players took those competitions seriously.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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About twenty patrons were there in the room while all around them five players were dancing, making music, acting, and singing poetry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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This energetic entertainer is also efficient, practical, and a man of variety, who just as easily whips up pancakes, bacon, and breakfast hash as fajitas, hibachi-style fried rice, and smash burgers without sweating a bead.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Singer/entertainer Josephine Baker (1906) and poet Allen Ginsberg (1926) were born on June 3.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 May 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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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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For a pioneering English thespian, whose career has been largely defined by a character consumed with obsession, this particular project carries an unintended symbolism.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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