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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Secret Service officials have also highlighted threats against Trump from foreign actors, including Iran—amid the ongoing war.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Not only were fans hoping for it, but the actor had already been asked once before — and turned the opportunity down.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

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Several years ago, performer and playwright Ty Autry had the idea of bringing together an Atlanta performing arts festival for the LGBTQ community.

— Jim Farmer, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Lorde was feeling herself, physically and metaphorically, and the voyeuristic vibes of her set freed both performer and audience alike on Day One of Lollapalooza 2026.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of performer

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Petal vents about the plight of the mass entertainer who is forever observed and critiqued.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
To the world, McRae is a strong, fearless entertainer, a triple threat who can pen songs that recall the fizzy pop of the early aughts and bring them to life as a ferocious singer and dancer.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 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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