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

The show’s host, Snoop Dogg, didn’t acknowledge the snafu in his opening monologue. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026

Brunson began his monologue by joking that his time winning the 2026 NBA championship this year with the New York Knicks may mirror his hosting stint. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026

The night started promisingly with Brunson crushing his monologue, aided by the energy of the crowd and his fellow Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart making an early appearance. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026

Kimmel, during his Wednesday night monologue, said his talk with the Texas Democrat would stream on his show’s YouTube channel. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026