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

One of the weirdest parts of the FIFA 2026 World Cup final was the random speech by Tom Cruise, who basically delivered a monologue on one of the biggest stages in the world. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026

In a closing monologue, Odysseus looks ahead to the collapse of the Bronze Age, imagining a future in which his world and everything that happened to him will be forgotten. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

The other is traditional mindfulness, which include techniques that focus not on internal monologues and rationalizations but on staying grounded in one’s surroundings and present circumstances. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 20 July 2026

Earlier this year, Gervais reignited debate by reposting one of the most memorable lines from his 2020 Golden Globes opening monologue, taking another swipe at celebrities who use awards shows as political platforms. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026