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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
Yahya Abdul-Mateen stars as Simon Williams, a struggling actor who has to hide his superpowers after super-powered individuals are banned from working in Hollywood.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
In an interview with actor Eugene Levy in 2025, William described himself and Kate as hands-on parents who have family meals with their kids and are active parts of their everyday lives.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
But today, 46 years into their friendship, Affleck and Damon have built respected careers as industry leading co-producers, business partners, directors and actors.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Comics Unleashed has been airing in the later spot this season and also aired there during the 2023 writers and actors strikes.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
In an interview with actor Eugene Levy in 2025, William described himself and Kate as hands-on parents who have family meals with their kids and are active parts of their everyday lives.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
But today, 46 years into their friendship, Affleck and Damon have built respected careers as industry leading co-producers, business partners, directors and actors.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Comics Unleashed has been airing in the later spot this season and also aired there during the 2023 writers and actors strikes.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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Since her fairy tale transition from Hollywood actress to Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has firmly established herself as a modern fashion icon.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The actress has since had a lumpectomy and radiation and had her first clean scan earlier this year.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her hospital has recently started a menopause support group led by doctors and, at the request of participants, an upcoming session will focus on helping women navigate through the marketing onslaught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The views of the art of directing provided by the participants in Nirenberg’s book are exquisitely detailed and tangy with emotional immediacy.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Janet Jackson, the performer’s famous sister, is not a character in the movie, according to another insider.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brandy joined Goldberg Wednesday morning for an interview on The View, with the pop star promoting her new memoir, Phases, and reflecting on her time acting alongside the Oscar-winning Ghost performer in Cinderella.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Davis thinks Illinois players will be good after a little more practice.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Inter Miami is gearing up for its home opener at the new Nu Stadium, with players getting in a training session just days before Saturday's match.—
Samantha Rivera,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 80-year-old entertainer was slated to appear at the Sydney Goldstein Theater on Thursday, April 9, for a conversation with singer and pianist Michael Feinstein as part of the City Arts & Lectures series.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tapping the entertainer’s star power hasn’t always gone well for city officials, though.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 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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Returning cast members include Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, George Wynder and Daphne Zuniga with new thespians including Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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As he's made apparent many times before, Brian Cox is not afraid to share his opinion of his fellow thespians.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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