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also monologs
as in lectures
a long discourse delivered by a single person
His monologue on the failings of modern society continued long after everyone else had stopped listening.
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Recent Examples of monologues
Both plays use monologues to get inside the characters’ heads.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But when the lens shifts toward the interior, articulating the woman’s private monologues, the attitude is softer and more generous, even when her words seem steeped in a sense of ongoing dread.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
The film features numerous long-winded monologues, including one delivered by Tracy that astounded Shatner on set.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Beale’s sermon on the primetime mount remains one of the most famous monologues in movie history.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
Inner monologues erupt without warning.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
But the venue was not the issue, as host Ego Nwodim was forced to deliver some disappointing monologues, several key guests were absent, and the lack of buzz overall was discouraging.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Watch a season of the Y2K reality juggernaut and the tone will vacillate wildly between cringe-worthy put-downs via Janice Dickinson, cringier photoshoots, feel-good runway lessons with Miss J, and body positivity monologues from Tyra Banks.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
These grandstanding lone wolves often have a penchant for supervillain-style monologues, and are more traditionally associated with the Trek movies than the TV shows.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But when the lens shifts toward the interior, articulating the woman’s private monologues, the attitude is softer and more generous, even when her words seem steeped in a sense of ongoing dread.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
The film features numerous long-winded monologues, including one delivered by Tracy that astounded Shatner on set.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Beale’s sermon on the primetime mount remains one of the most famous monologues in movie history.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
Inner monologues erupt without warning.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
But the venue was not the issue, as host Ego Nwodim was forced to deliver some disappointing monologues, several key guests were absent, and the lack of buzz overall was discouraging.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026
Watch a season of the Y2K reality juggernaut and the tone will vacillate wildly between cringe-worthy put-downs via Janice Dickinson, cringier photoshoots, feel-good runway lessons with Miss J, and body positivity monologues from Tyra Banks.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
These grandstanding lone wolves often have a penchant for supervillain-style monologues, and are more traditionally associated with the Trek movies than the TV shows.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monologues
Noun
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In a series of speeches, the late reverend’s children, civil rights leaders and two presidents of African nations said the best way to honor Jackson’s legacy is to continue his advocacy for universal human rights and economic justice.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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How to generate more revenue — and the wide differences that exist over how to fund the growth — received less attention at the White House meeting full of big-picture speeches about the perils facing college sports.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many of Silverblatt’s best moments come not in conversation but in his soliloquies delivered to the author who is ostensibly being interviewed.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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In Network, as a harried TV executive, Duvall is similarly roaring, spitting some great Paddy Chayefsky soliloquies with relish.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The sheikh had studied religious law at Damascus University and earned a master’s degree in Lebanon; the Tunisian had not completed a day’s worth of religious study in his life, relying instead on YouTube videos and stray sermons.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Reh delivers sermons in both English and Karenni, helping to make religious services more accessible.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Monologues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monologues. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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