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For his performance as the fava-bean-eating and Chianti-drinking Lecter, Hopkins became only the second performer in history to win a Best Actor Oscar in the horror genre.
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Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Critics aren’t wowed by this rock performer biopic at 61% fresh, but fans last night enjoyed it better at 85%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Olay’s Super Serum line was the brand’s top performer, showing that customers were willing to pay more for premium skincare.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Frankie Westfield was a solid performer at full-back, a tough-tackler who brought athleticism and dangerous channel-running to their right side.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The three-time Grammy winner won’t be the only musical performer that evening — a full lineup of musical guests is slated to be announced soon.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
The cast also features Indonesian performer Elvira Devinamira.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
The 28-year-old wunderkind has already garnered numerous Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Award wins, and frequently collaborates with another renowned performer, his sister Billie Eilish.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The Hollywood Reporter spoke to Phillips about that season-long journey, including navigating Cate’s trauma, redemption arc, disabilities and, as a performer, balancing the portrayal of real life and on-screen grief.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Critics aren’t wowed by this rock performer biopic at 61% fresh, but fans last night enjoyed it better at 85%.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Olay’s Super Serum line was the brand’s top performer, showing that customers were willing to pay more for premium skincare.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Frankie Westfield was a solid performer at full-back, a tough-tackler who brought athleticism and dangerous channel-running to their right side.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The three-time Grammy winner won’t be the only musical performer that evening — a full lineup of musical guests is slated to be announced soon.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
The cast also features Indonesian performer Elvira Devinamira.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
The 28-year-old wunderkind has already garnered numerous Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Award wins, and frequently collaborates with another renowned performer, his sister Billie Eilish.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The Hollywood Reporter spoke to Phillips about that season-long journey, including navigating Cate’s trauma, redemption arc, disabilities and, as a performer, balancing the portrayal of real life and on-screen grief.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for performer
Noun
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Guided by the examples of Will Smith and Denzel Washington, the entertainer’s mindset is about longevity, range, and impact.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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June was proud to be an entertainer.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pair have been good, loyal troupers while the S.S. Monfort caught fire, then sank.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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The cost and the inspiration Carol, it should be noted, is a trouper.—
Neal Rubin,
Detroit Free Press,
27 Oct. 2024
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“Performer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/performer. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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