as in actor
a woman or girl who acts in a play, movie, etc.
The versatile actress can seemingly play any role. The actresses in the musical vastly outperformed their male counterparts.
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Recent Examples of actress
The Fall 2025 campaign features Hollywood actress Elle Fanning, NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum, Euphoria star Storm Reid, Riverdale actor Charles Melton, Chinese actress-singer Nazha, Japanese model-actress Kōki, and K-pop artist Youngji Lee.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Aniston’s golden blond hair was styled with a middle part and the actress accessorized with simple pieces of delicate jewelry to complete the look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
The actress has a few big projects on the horizon, including the fourth Meet the Parents film, Focker In-Law.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Aniston’s golden blond hair was styled with a middle part and the actress accessorized with simple pieces of delicate jewelry to complete the look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
The actress has a few big projects on the horizon, including the fourth Meet the Parents film, Focker In-Law.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actress
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There are literally dozens of acting categories at the Emmys, meaning there are dozens of fashion moments from your favorite TV actors and actresses.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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This was also the actor’s (and Them June cover star’s) first-ever Emmy nomination, which makes his victory all the more impressive.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Swift and Lively’s long friendship had been a distinct sub-plot in the IEWU legal battles, with tabloid fodder that the duo have fallen out over the controversy adverse Eras Tour performer getting tainted with the whole thing.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The legendary performer had frequented that particular hospital during the last years of his life, according to ABC News.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trump — a political unicorn with his background as an entertainer and status as a billionaire — is term limited.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The triple-threat entertainer and business mogul has spent more than three decades building an empire—and her homes are every bit as headline-making as her music, movies, and love life.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Chambliss appeared to injure it when his hand hit the helmet of an Arkansas player on his follow through throwing a pass.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a closer look at the players who are nearest to the precipice.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actress. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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