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
She is joined by a cast that includes legendary model and actress Marisa Berenson; Canadian singer and dancer Tate McRae; British singer, songwriter and record producer Dev Hynes; German artist Anne Imhof, and American ballet dancer Devon Teuscher, in addition to several models.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The actress and her longtime friend saw a problem in child's skincare and found a fun solution.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
The 34-year-old actress cleared up their relationship status in a recent cover story for The Hollywood Reporter.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Jessica Barden will play the actress Nance O’Neill, who was Lizzie’s friend, and Vicky Krieps will star the Borden family’s maid, Bridget Sullivan.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The actress and her longtime friend saw a problem in child's skincare and found a fun solution.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
The 34-year-old actress cleared up their relationship status in a recent cover story for The Hollywood Reporter.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Jessica Barden will play the actress Nance O’Neill, who was Lizzie’s friend, and Vicky Krieps will star the Borden family’s maid, Bridget Sullivan.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actress
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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People pour in from the dense warrens of India’s financial capital and from dusty villages thousands of kilometers away, all flowing towards the fortified, sea-facing Mumbai home of actor Shah Rukh Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In its final form, the sky-high pad spanned a whopping 13,300 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, wine storage, and plenty of sprawling gallery walls to display the performer’s art collection.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Unlike the Super Bowl 59 performer, however, Thomas is not a household name.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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In straightforward and compelling prose, Sammy, then 40, tells the story of his vaudeville beginnings, his growth as an entertainer, and his movement through America.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The teaser features the nephew of the late superstar entertainer recreating dance moves on stage or from memorable rock videos.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Behind him, Liverpool need to be wary of Foden, who is beginning to again look like the player who was central to City’s 2023-24 title win.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But that’s what a player should be doing.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actress. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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