Synonyms of monologue

monologue

noun

variants 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.

Related Words

• speech
• lecture
• soliloquy
• sermon
• tirade
• diatribe
• oration
• rant
• declamation
• eulogy
• peroration
• address
• tribute
• harangue
• panegyric
• talk
• presentation
• keynote address
• homily
• spiel
• salutatory
• pitch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of monologue

Trip isn’t the standout role, but Keery handles the character’s exasperated monologues with panache, turning self-defense and infuriated straight-talk into acts of exhilarating sanity. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

The comedian caused quite the stir last weekend for making misogynistic comments in his opening monologue as well as dropping the f-bomb live on air, which is not allowed per NBC guidelines. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

While Love Is Blind season 11 filmed more than a year ago, contestant Morrey’s reference to Shane Gillis hits different after the comedian’s controversial Saturday Night Live monologue. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2026

After Sharon Van Etten gave a free performance for Chinati Weekend, Tubb delivered an unforgettable 10-minute monologue to me, Boone, Kennedy, and the artist Maxwell Sykes. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026