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also monolog
as in speech
a long discourse delivered by a single person
His monologue on the failings of modern society continued long after everyone else had stopped listening.
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Recent Examples of monologue
The only certainty in these films is that the self-righteous Optimus Prime will always preach some long-winded, sleep-inducing monologue at the end of the movie before a radio-friendly Linkin Park or Imagine Dragons song blares over the credits.
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Dick Clark Productions said that her monologue received more than 14 million views in its first 36 hours across social media.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Glaser’s monologue attracted more than 14 million views on Golden Globes social media platforms within the first 36 hours of the telecast, the org said.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Harry Styles framemogged Ryan Gosling during his Saturday Night Live monologue last night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2026
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Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Dick Clark Productions said that her monologue received more than 14 million views in its first 36 hours across social media.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Glaser’s monologue attracted more than 14 million views on Golden Globes social media platforms within the first 36 hours of the telecast, the org said.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
Harry Styles framemogged Ryan Gosling during his Saturday Night Live monologue last night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monologue
Noun
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In some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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You guys got an uptick in the ratings and very good reviews for last year’s Oscars, but one criticism was that some of the speeches — Adrien Brody’s, in particular — went on a little long.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Copies of his book will be available to buy in the lobby before the lecture, and a book signing will follow the event.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The lecture gives us a bit of background on Greg’s life.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Many of Silverblatt’s best moments come not in conversation but in his soliloquies delivered to the author who is ostensibly being interviewed.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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In Network, as a harried TV executive, Duvall is similarly roaring, spitting some great Paddy Chayefsky soliloquies with relish.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
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Revolt did not begin and end with a single sermon in Virginia or a planned uprising in Charleston.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Friday prayer leaders often deliver sermons aligned with government messaging.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Monologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monologue. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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