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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
On Tuesday, June 24, the General Hospital actor’s film premiered at the Dances with Films Los Angeles festival at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 26 June 2025
Many replies suggested Henry Cavill, the Superman actor.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 26 June 2025
The film, which co-starred Danny DeVito as Schwarzenegger’s fraternal twin brother, turned out to be the actor’s biggest payday of his career.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
The actor was joined by Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene), George Xanthis (John the Apostle), Vanessa Benavente (Mother Mary) and series creator Dallas Jenkins.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 June 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 26 June 2025
Many replies suggested Henry Cavill, the Superman actor.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 26 June 2025
The film, which co-starred Danny DeVito as Schwarzenegger’s fraternal twin brother, turned out to be the actor’s biggest payday of his career.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
The actor was joined by Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene), George Xanthis (John the Apostle), Vanessa Benavente (Mother Mary) and series creator Dallas Jenkins.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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The Australian actress has been nominated for eight Academy Awards and won twice (for Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator and Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine), and has also been nominated for two Emmys (Mrs. America) and has won four Golden Globes from 13 nominations.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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The actress was recently spotted in Midtown Manhattan, looking like a polished New Yorker in black wide-leg pants with a unique button-up shirt tucked into the waistband.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Following the sessions, 18 participants returned for a fourth study group.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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There are several similarly uncomfortable moments in Natchez, which follows the mayor’s garden club appearance with a brief history of the city as told by some of the doc’s participants.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Movistar Plus+ was a key player at Cannes this year, with Óliver Laxe’s Sirât and Carla Simón’s Romería both playing in competition.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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At this stage in their careers, Monk is the younger and more dynamic player, but Schroder is a better defender and would fill Sacramento’s need at the point guard position while alleviating the logjam at shooting guard.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Two of the leads hated each other — the British stage actor thought the scruffy newcomer was a snot-nosed punk, and his younger co-star felt the veteran thespian was a drunk with a superiority complex.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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Upcoming installments will include such lauded thespians as Kathy Bates and Jonathan Pryce.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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