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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
The Interrogator, an all-new espionage thriller starring, written and executive-produced by actor-comedian Stephen Fry (Wilde, Blackadder).
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Nicolas Cage – Innovation Award Take a moment to consider the actors whose work has expanded our sense of what’s possible in visual storytelling — and then give Nicolas Cage his flowers.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
The company said the unauthorized actor made changes to pages that appeared when some students and teachers were logged in through Canvas.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The couple shared a son, actor Matthew Guinness.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Nicolas Cage – Innovation Award Take a moment to consider the actors whose work has expanded our sense of what’s possible in visual storytelling — and then give Nicolas Cage his flowers.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
The company said the unauthorized actor made changes to pages that appeared when some students and teachers were logged in through Canvas.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The couple shared a son, actor Matthew Guinness.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress, 79, wore a loose blouse and loafers with a pair of pinstripe slacks, which added a posh twist to her look.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Moore’s longtime stylist Brad Goreski curated the actress’ look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Some 322 residents RSVP’d, and more than two dozen participants checked in at all five restaurants, based on the findings of the online app.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Israeli naval forces intercepted 22 boats carrying some 175 activists off Crete, boarding vessels, damaging engines and detaining participants for questioning, passengers said.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Coherent was a top performer in the S & P 500, rising 6%.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The Colombian superstar will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and take the stage as a performer at the 52nd American Music Awards later this month, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced on Wednesday.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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But in hiring the three-time Stanley Cup winner, the Ducks earned credibility in terms of coaching acumen and became an attraction for players.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Scheffler took advantage of two long birdie putts and one big break on the 17th hole for a 3-under 67 to share the lead with six other players — former PGA champion Martin Kaymer perhaps the biggest surprise — on a tough day in the Philadelphia suburb.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Crunchyroll Anime Awards will take place on May 23, hosted by entertainer Jon Kabira and voice actress Sally Amaki.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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And that is not even touching on all the unsettling racial humor that came with having Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchliffe — two comedians who have actually faced backlash for hate speech — on the dais for the roast of a Black entertainer.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
13 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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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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After word gets out that Frank Capra plans to see a matinee performance, a series of comedic twists and turns determines the fate of whether the two thespians achieve their acting ambitions.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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