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

In her monologue, Johnson, who split up with Coldplay singer Chris Martin and singer-songwriter Role Model since her last time hosting the show, makes a comparison to her newest film, Verity. — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026

The speed and clarity with which Cruise delivers that monologue extends to his interactions with his co-stars in scenes that recall the whip-smart comedies of Preston Sturges in their fast badinage. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026

Stewart kicked off his monologue by introducing the two and setting the scene of their time together. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Visitors are encouraged to experience the se for themselves or deliver a monologue from the stage, which is about three times smaller than the one inside the Ed Sullivan Theatre. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026