ACTRESSES Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

actresses

noun

plural of actress

as in actors

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 actresses Plans for a follow-up to the beloved comedy were first announced in January 2025, with both actresses confirmed to return. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 The actresses appeared at the Disney Entertainment Showcase during D23 in Anaheim, California in August 14. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Warner and the other actresses decided to get drinks and commiserate over the experience. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Guest actresses would cycle through, dressed far sexier than Felicity ever would be. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 The actress’ iconic screen career has led to countless productions exploring her story, with notable actresses playing Hepburn throughout the years. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 The glass fell over and the wine shot out with such force and landed squarely on the FACE of one of television’s greatest actresses —Rhea Seehorn. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026 Since then, the project explored casting of the lead role, with a handful of high-profile actresses rumored for it. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 In addition to their lead actresses, the films also have very Jewish casts. — Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

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But just like actors and live production crews, these creatives are also feeling the squeeze.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The attacks have also been linked through public research and reporting to state actors and private companies that develop surveillance tools on their behalf.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, who was in Minnesota this week as a guest of the Vikings, sat in on a position group meeting, spent time with players and watched both days of dual workouts with the Ravens.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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