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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
Diane Keaton, who remained one of Hollywood's quirkiest and most beloved actors decades after her Academy Award-winning performance in the movie Annie Hall, has died aged 79.
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Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
The judge declared a mistrial on the final charge, alleging Weinstein raped former actor Jessica Mann, after the jury foreperson declined to deliberate further.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Mary Steenburgen's son, filmmaker and fellow actor Charlie McDowell, learned this the hard way.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Kotsur made history as the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award in 2022 for his performance in the comedy-drama.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
The judge declared a mistrial on the final charge, alleging Weinstein raped former actor Jessica Mann, after the jury foreperson declined to deliberate further.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Mary Steenburgen's son, filmmaker and fellow actor Charlie McDowell, learned this the hard way.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Kotsur made history as the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award in 2022 for his performance in the comedy-drama.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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Founded by actress Tia Mowry, the brand makes products that move your natural hair journey along — swiftly, softly, and cleanly.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Weeks before the actress officially filed for divorce, Kidman subtly alluded in her Vogue interview to what appeared to be a cryptic preview of the split.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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At the time, says Hanke, the participants seemed primarily interested in promoting widespread global usage of the dollar.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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The walk starts and ends at the Hunt Family Nature Center where participants will choose either a 5- or 10-kilometer walk.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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The director also pointed to Domingo’s showmanship and performer’s spirit, which easily won over the extras on set.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not surprisingly, our best performer is Nvidia .—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Johnson also gives the Dolphins another player on special teams in the absence of safety Elijah Campbell, who is out with a pectoral injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Wilson is still only 29 years old and already has won four MVP awards – more than any other player – and two Finals MVP awards.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The conservative host pushed the president on whether viewers should boycott the NFL over their choice of halftime entertainer.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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The conservative news host also pushed the president on whether viewers should boycott the NFL over their choice of Super Bowl halftime entertainer.—
Diana Leyva,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Details: Dizzy’s Den, 5 p.m. Sept. 28 Since emerging on the jazz scene as a late-blooming talent at the turn of the century, René Marie has carved out a singular niche as a chance-taking improviser who inhabits the stage with the skill of a master thespian.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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At the end of Season 2, Broadway thespian Ben Glenroy was poisoned by stage producer Donna DiMeo — then revived just long enough for her son, Cliff, to shove him down an elevator shaft in Season 3.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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