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 By now, Renate Reinsve is no stranger to the closing-night pomp of the Cannes Film Festival, having won the best actress trophy in 2021 for Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World, her first ever leading role. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 But of course, Seyfried is not just any popular A-list actress. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed the actress’ involvement. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 On October 12, the May December actress shared a video from the wedding on Instagram. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for actress

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The Bourne Identity actor—who also shares daughters Alexia, 27; Gia, 18; and Stella, 16, with Barroso—looked dapper in a black double-breasted blazer, matching slacks, and shiny black dress shoes.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor explained what would be his motivating factor to don the pirate hat again.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of actor

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Becoming Richard Pryor by Scott Saul Richard Pryor was a genius, a revolutionary, and such a truthful entertainer.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2026
So, the entertainer opted to go a different route by donating it to the state and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2026

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The synergy between the two players stood out as Edmonds connected with Robinson for a number of big shots.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Four players scored in double-figures, Tre White leading the way with 22 points on 9-12 shooting and three 3-pointers.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

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