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

Instead of launching into his traditional opening monologue, Letterman sat behind his desk and spoke candidly about the attacks, questioning whether or not a comedy show like his should move forward and if so, how? — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

During his Wednesday monologue, Kimmel said that while Talarico would stop by the show for an interview on Thursday, viewers at home won’t be able to watch it on broadcast television. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026

In his monologue on the Jimmy Kimmel Live TV broadcast, Kimmel challenged the White House’s statement. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

All interested actors should prepare a vocal piece and a monologue from the script, a Naperville Park District news release said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026