ENACTOR Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

enactor

noun

Definition of enactor

as in performer

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Recent Examples of enactor Jeff Wilkins, a historical re-enactor from Knoxville, Tennessee, dressed as a colonial militiaman, said attending the celebration was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Among the onlookers were Larry Handy and Jim Reilly, both wearing Revolutionary War re-enactor garb. — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026

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Noun

As the teams rotate through all the stations, Kaylin is under a lot of pressure as first the only guesser, then the only artist, then the only performer.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026
But as an international performer navigating US visa restrictions, Broadway was not immediately accessible to her.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Definition of performer

Noun

And she’d been turned off by the idea of using actors when only older men responded to her online casting calls that explained the activities of the day.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The stage will combine an LED volume wall, advanced camera tracking and real-time 3D engines to blend physical sets and actors with digital environments.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of actor

Noun

The singer and actress, 33, received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, while looking like a true rockstar in a grungy gown with tousled hair complemented by sleek and smokey makeup that exclusively used Maybelline New York products.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Weeds, Nurse Jackie, United States of Tara — all of these shows gave talented actresses the chance to play complex emotional story lines in addition to generally dark comedy.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of actress

Noun

With their team in a state of flux, the Angeles may be looking to stock up on multiple, inexpensive young players under team control for years to come.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
The New England Revolution player assisted both of Son’s goals during his 36 minutes on the field.

— Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of player

Noun

Broadway's glittering lights have always beckoned aspiring thespians and avid theatergoers to New York, and the city's ever exciting theatre scene is far from simply resting on its laurels.

— Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
Zendaya counted her sixth Emmy nom for the final season of Euphoria with a Best Actress Drama Series nod; the Spider-Man and Dune thespian already has two at home, with Drama Series Actress wins in 2020 and 2022 on HBO’s edgy HBO young-adult series.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Definition of thespian

Noun

Vergara and Cowell also voted no, leaving the impersonator without enough support from the judges to advance.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
While investment fraud losses may be deductible, according to an IRS memorandum issued in March 2025, money lost to other scams — such as impersonator or romance scams — is not, experts said.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 July 2026

Definition of impersonator

Noun

The trouper from Chicago who played Olivia was now throwing fits about rehearsing with an intern.

— Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Above, she's pictured with Second City troupers Joe Flaherty, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas and long-time collaborator, Eugene Levy, at a 10 year reunion for the sketch show's Canadian debut.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026

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