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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
Joining her are two Olympic figure skaters (Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski), a few actors (Michael Rapaport, Ron Funches, Stephen Coletti) and a K-pop star (Eric Nam).
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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday, the White Lotus star recalled how Moore put together a wild party for the actors playing Navy Seals in the film, as well as the Navy Seals who were training them for the film.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 June 2025
King of the Hill voice actor Jonathon Joss has died after a shooting outside his home in Texas at age 59, the San Antonio Police Department has confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
Anyone interested in filmmaking or who just wants to enjoy an intense, suspenseful drama with some of the greatest actors of the era, should absolutely check this one out on Netflix as soon as possible.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday, the White Lotus star recalled how Moore put together a wild party for the actors playing Navy Seals in the film, as well as the Navy Seals who were training them for the film.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 June 2025
King of the Hill voice actor Jonathon Joss has died after a shooting outside his home in Texas at age 59, the San Antonio Police Department has confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
Anyone interested in filmmaking or who just wants to enjoy an intense, suspenseful drama with some of the greatest actors of the era, should absolutely check this one out on Netflix as soon as possible.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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Its only movie to date, a 2022 drama called The Wandering Moon, about a fateful friendship between a young man and a girl, got six nominations for the Japan Academy Film Prize, including for best actor and actress.—
James Simms,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Sokola was 19 at the time, and a model and aspiring actress.—
Ilya Marritz,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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The in-person dating event weaves meditation, talking prompts and somatic exercises to help participants connect on a deeper level.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The operation is massive: participants haul wagons and horses up to Nevada from all over California and coordinate nightly rest stops in shopping centers, ranches, even neighborhoods.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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One of Kompany’s successes has been to vastly improve his players’ work without the ball.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Eight of the Sun’s 10 active players scored at least two points in the win, and the team shot 50% from the field despite going just 3-for-15 from 3-point range.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Tony Awards: Hollywood A-listers brought the spotlight to Broadway, but stage thespians carried the day.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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And while some roles could just be for a key scene (Nolan loves to populate even the smallest of supporting roles with powerhouse thespians), sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Goth’s role may not even involve speaking at all.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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