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
Oscar-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung always seems to have the answer.
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Regina Kim, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Michael Jackson fans will not get to see actress Kat Graham portray Diana Ross in forthcoming biopic Michael.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Launched by the global luxury brand to support the work of women in cinema, Kering’s 2026 Women in Motion Award this year goes to Emmy-, Golden Globe-, and Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
In 2019, actress Selma Blair said her multiple sclerosis led to spasmodic dysphonia, pointing out in an interview with Good Morning America that her voice sounded shakier than usual.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Regina Kim, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Michael Jackson fans will not get to see actress Kat Graham portray Diana Ross in forthcoming biopic Michael.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Launched by the global luxury brand to support the work of women in cinema, Kering’s 2026 Women in Motion Award this year goes to Emmy-, Golden Globe-, and Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
In 2019, actress Selma Blair said her multiple sclerosis led to spasmodic dysphonia, pointing out in an interview with Good Morning America that her voice sounded shakier than usual.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for actress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actress
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While their on-screen chemistry has sparked speculation about their off-screen relationship, both actors have repeatedly shut down rumors.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The actor and producer reportedly died Sunday, his manager confirmed to Variety.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The third act included a portrayal of an accuser whose past settlement with the performer’s estate stipulated that he would never be dramatized, leading the film to be retooled.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lee Sheward, a stunt coordinator and performer with credits including The Crown and Batman, relaunched the guild to boost employment opportunities for members and encourage collaboration within the stunt community.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Taraborrelli believes that revisiting a moment in time when Jackson and his music became a cultural phenomenon, as well as enlightening new generations to his otherworldliness as an entertainer, should be a reason for unity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead of mockery, expect mindreading when Oz Pearlman fills the entertainer slot on Saturday night.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The extra Day 3 picks are well worth the acquisition cost for one of the best players in the entire class.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ty Simpson is a good football player.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actress. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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