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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 During a performance of Electra, an actress suddenly falls silent. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026 In photos obtained by People, the actress could be seen wearing a modern sculptural ensemble that was all about the edge. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 The Drug Enforcement Administration has since searched the actress’ home in Los Angeles. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 Zendaya—who was nominated for best actress in a drama series for her role in Euphoria’s final season—wore a sheer, highly embellished Prada dress with a theatrical plunging neckline and train. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for actress

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Star Matthew Rhys won best actor, Stephen Root won best supporting actor and Kate O'Flynn won best supporting actress.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
The freshman comedy dominated Monday’s Primetime Emmy Awards, taking home six statues, including one for history-maker Matthew Rhys, who became the first person to win Emmys in two lead actor categories in the same year.

— Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

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If a ticket is purchased to listen to an entertainer sing songs, that does not extend to wanting to hear the entertainer share personal political or religious beliefs.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026
According to his official biography, Humperdinck has sold more than 140 million records worldwide throughout his career, received four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for entertainer of the year and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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A lot of the players’ gambits rely on chutzpah, humor, and projected self-assurance.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Howard senior Ta’Shawn Poole made history in preseason as the first Macon player to be named an AJC Super 11 since the honor was first accorded in 1985.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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