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
There were also actresses from some of Netflix's hit shows like Hunting Wives' Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman and Emily in Paris' Ashley Park.
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Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
The movie has myriad storylines, but fires up in a metropolis future where actresses are gathering at a posh hotel where they’re set to make a Barberella-like movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
In March, the Oscars celebrated the Reiners’ legacy with a moving tribute, which featured appearances by many actors and actresses who’d worked with Rob.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
But as the show's love triangle between Kelly, Dylan (played by Luke Perry) and Brenda (Shannen Doherty) grew, so did a rivalry between the real-life actresses.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
But in this version the actresses are not midlevel hopefuls; rather Ivy Lynn (Robyn Hurder) is already a star, and Karen Cartwright (Caroline Bowman) her longtime understudy.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Her parents, the English rock drummer Simon Kirke and the British fashion and interiors darling Lorraine Kirke, eventually settled Domino, her older brother, and two younger sisters, Jemima and Lola, both actresses, in New York City in the mid ‘90s.
—Kate Branch, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
The two Academy Award-winning actresses stepped out with friends on Wednesday, April 9, where they were spotted walking along a street in Manhattan.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Trailblazers such as actresses Jane Fonda, Viola Davis and Michelle Yeoh have been among the recipients, alongside executives including Universal Studios’ Donna Langley.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
The movie has myriad storylines, but fires up in a metropolis future where actresses are gathering at a posh hotel where they’re set to make a Barberella-like movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
In March, the Oscars celebrated the Reiners’ legacy with a moving tribute, which featured appearances by many actors and actresses who’d worked with Rob.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
But as the show's love triangle between Kelly, Dylan (played by Luke Perry) and Brenda (Shannen Doherty) grew, so did a rivalry between the real-life actresses.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
But in this version the actresses are not midlevel hopefuls; rather Ivy Lynn (Robyn Hurder) is already a star, and Karen Cartwright (Caroline Bowman) her longtime understudy.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Her parents, the English rock drummer Simon Kirke and the British fashion and interiors darling Lorraine Kirke, eventually settled Domino, her older brother, and two younger sisters, Jemima and Lola, both actresses, in New York City in the mid ‘90s.
—Kate Branch, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
The two Academy Award-winning actresses stepped out with friends on Wednesday, April 9, where they were spotted walking along a street in Manhattan.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Trailblazers such as actresses Jane Fonda, Viola Davis and Michelle Yeoh have been among the recipients, alongside executives including Universal Studios’ Donna Langley.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actresses
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The rapid rise of AI, while technologically dazzling, has prompted widespread anxieties on multiple fronts, including job security, human worth and potential misuse by malevolent actors looking to commit fraud, spread disinformation or foment hate.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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And to be clear, there absolutely are bad-faith actors out there.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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With a roster of 26 players, Lewis’ commitment has fashioned a cornerstone for what might be a program of the future.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Meziane threw his trio of rookies into the deep end against New York, running a lineup with all three players on the court for extended stretches in the first quarter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Actresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actresses. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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