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 media company hosts the event each year, allowing company executives, actors, and actresses to present future projects.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Response has been mixed to good, and Drucker is always a candidate for a Cannes best actress prize (she’s never won).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Weinstein, 74, was initially convicted of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2020, but a judge overturned the verdict.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
There's a chance I got caught up in the hype of the headlines about the 36-year-old actress being bisexual.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Response has been mixed to good, and Drucker is always a candidate for a Cannes best actress prize (she’s never won).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Weinstein, 74, was initially convicted of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2020, but a judge overturned the verdict.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
There's a chance I got caught up in the hype of the headlines about the 36-year-old actress being bisexual.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for actress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actress
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Every scene is shot on location, the soundtrack is wall-to-wall bangers, and the cast is perfect with a few key roles filled by actors in their bygone prime and maybe one or two from beyond the grave.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The Criminal Division will not allow foreign actors to exploit the American financial system and use it as a safe haven for the proceeds of their corruption.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Malek, with an insular and crestfallen moodiness, plays Jimmy as a man caught between liberation and AIDS, between wanting to be a breakout performer and waiting to stay true to his subversive drag soul.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The Super Bowl halftime show performer also rocked a cane to add some swagger to his ensemble.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 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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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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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actress. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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