ACTRESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

actress

noun

Definition of actress

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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 This led to speculation across social media that the actress was hinting at her character MJ’s potential death in the new film. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 Margaret Moran Cho is an American comedian, actress, fashion designer, author, and singer-songwriter. — Big Think, 31 July 2026 Style the actress’s same pair from Still Here with an oversized graphic T-shirt for an effortless off-duty take. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 July 2026 But the actress wasn’t going to be the one to answer that question prematurely — even if singer-songwriter Steve Lacy did blurt it out at the world premiere in Hollywood on Monday. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for actress

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And she’d been turned off by the idea of using actors when only older men responded to her online casting calls that explained the activities of the day.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

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As the teams rotate through all the stations, Kaylin is under a lot of pressure as first the only guesser, then the only artist, then the only performer.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026
But as an international performer navigating US visa restrictions, Broadway was not immediately accessible to her.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

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With their team in a state of flux, the Angeles may be looking to stock up on multiple, inexpensive young players under team control for years to come.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
The New England Revolution player assisted both of Son’s goals during his 36 minutes on the field.

— Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

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