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as in performers
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 participants
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 actors
Astin’s remarks come after a formal condemnation of Norwood from SAG-AFTRA, as well as outcry from dozens of actors, including Emily Blunt, Melissa Barrera, Lukas Gage and more.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The feature, based on the 2016 novel by Ruth Ware, has all the ingredients of the perfect midweek movie, a delicious cast full of classy Brit actors, a dollop of mystery and a scrumptious 1 hour and 30 minute runtime.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
One of Kerr’s colleagues, Mark Coleman, is played by real-life MMA fighter Ryan Bader, one of several non-professional actors who give The Smashing Machine the pleasing texture of lived-in credibility.
—Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The process also allows Cameron and his actors to completely reimagine the scene from take to take, since everything will match.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Following the fierce backlash online, particularly from Hollywood actors, Tilly Norwood’s creator, Van der Velden, issued a detailed statement on Instagram.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Speaking with Harper's Bazaar in December 2023, Woodley teased that a third season could also bring back the actors who played their kids.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
However, the show also courted numerous big-time actors as guest stars across its 10 seasons.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
When a set photo depicting the actors cast as dwarves surfaced in 2023, revealing that only one of the actors had dwarfism, a fresh wave of criticism rolled in.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The feature, based on the 2016 novel by Ruth Ware, has all the ingredients of the perfect midweek movie, a delicious cast full of classy Brit actors, a dollop of mystery and a scrumptious 1 hour and 30 minute runtime.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
One of Kerr’s colleagues, Mark Coleman, is played by real-life MMA fighter Ryan Bader, one of several non-professional actors who give The Smashing Machine the pleasing texture of lived-in credibility.
—Richard Lawson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The process also allows Cameron and his actors to completely reimagine the scene from take to take, since everything will match.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Following the fierce backlash online, particularly from Hollywood actors, Tilly Norwood’s creator, Van der Velden, issued a detailed statement on Instagram.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Speaking with Harper's Bazaar in December 2023, Woodley teased that a third season could also bring back the actors who played their kids.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
However, the show also courted numerous big-time actors as guest stars across its 10 seasons.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
When a set photo depicting the actors cast as dwarves surfaced in 2023, revealing that only one of the actors had dwarfism, a fresh wave of criticism rolled in.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actors
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Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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During the 2024-25 school year, participants were capped at 3%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Don't miss the Trachten Parade with over 150 participants dressed in authentic German costumes and dances by Donauschwaben and the Enzian dance groups.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
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Come for some of the best actresses of our time as power-hungry witches; stay for Stevie Nicks' cameo as a real one.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ever since starting in the 1980s, Kidman has become one of the most successful and highest-paid actresses.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Only three Villa players in Premier League history have registered more open-play assists than the 23-year-old over a calendar year.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Actors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actors. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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