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
New ‘Dancing with the Stars’ contestants announced Comedian Andy Richter, former child star Corey Feldman and actress Danielle Fishel will join other celebs in the battle of the ballroom.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Even so, the journey from starry-eyed spectator to industry mainstay was anything but a straight line for the actress.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
As the curtain rises on Pietro Marcello’s handsome but very culturally specific biopic, the legendary Italian actress Eleonora Duse has been in retirement since 1909.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The American actress joins a roster that includes Jenna Ortega, Jisoo and Anya Taylor-Joy.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Even so, the journey from starry-eyed spectator to industry mainstay was anything but a straight line for the actress.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
As the curtain rises on Pietro Marcello’s handsome but very culturally specific biopic, the legendary Italian actress Eleonora Duse has been in retirement since 1909.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The American actress joins a roster that includes Jenna Ortega, Jisoo and Anya Taylor-Joy.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actress
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With Italian actor Riccardo Scamarcio providing a cheeky voiceover, the short film reimagines the user manual as a tongue-in-cheek guide to effortless espresso making.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Morissette was the creative brains of the organization; Silverman was the lead actor.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Between December and February, Spence was Tottenham’s most reliable performer.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hers is a supporting but impactful role, with Straus navigating the weight of portraying the daughter of a recovering alcoholic and aspiring performer.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The triple-threat entertainer and business mogul has spent more than three decades building an empire—and her homes are every bit as headline-making as her music, movies, and love life.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Billboard has pointed out that Swift’s name as a possible halftime entertainer has been batted around for years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte had six skill players with more than two targets on the game, but the team’s leader in receptions from a season ago, wideout Sean Brown, is not one of those.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ten different players caught passes from Beck, with Toney leading the way with six receptions for 80 yards.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Actress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actress. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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