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
While answering fans’ questions via her Instagram Stories, the actress addressed one related to divorce.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 June 2025
The police footage continued with the actress showing her bite marks from Kove, as the people in the video agreed there was a visible bite mark.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
In fact, Kove avoided a possible arrest after the incident Sunday involving fellow Cobra Kai actor Alicia Hannah-Kim at a fan convention in Puyallup, WA, only because Hannah-Kim declined to press charges after Kove bit her and tried to kiss the actress’ arm during an appearance.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 June 2025
His second wife, actress and dancer Sujarinee Vivacharawongse, gave birth to four sons and a daughter: Max, the eldest, followed by Vacharaesorn, Chakriwat, Vatchrawee, and Princess Sirivannavari.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 June 2025
The police footage continued with the actress showing her bite marks from Kove, as the people in the video agreed there was a visible bite mark.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025
In fact, Kove avoided a possible arrest after the incident Sunday involving fellow Cobra Kai actor Alicia Hannah-Kim at a fan convention in Puyallup, WA, only because Hannah-Kim declined to press charges after Kove bit her and tried to kiss the actress’ arm during an appearance.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 June 2025
His second wife, actress and dancer Sujarinee Vivacharawongse, gave birth to four sons and a daughter: Max, the eldest, followed by Vacharaesorn, Chakriwat, Vatchrawee, and Princess Sirivannavari.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actress
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But Lee—a veteran actor with over three decades of success starring in numerous Korean blockbusters like Sandglass, New World and the Along with the Gods franchise—knew to trust his gut.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The connection between the two actors as performers happened straight away.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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The two top performers were recognized as the Sun Sentinel’s Palm Beach water polo players of the year.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Sabrina Ionescu was the only other Liberty player to score in double figures on the night: 16 points, six assists, six rebounds and three steals.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actress. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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