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

Around the same time, a couple of friends sent her a script for Baby Reindeer, a monologue written by the Scottish actor Richard Gadd. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

My feeling was that a monologue could seem immediate, more enjoyable and readable than a straightforward play with multiple characters, additional stage directions, etc. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

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

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