as in speech
a long, usually serious spoken discourse that a character in a play delivers to an audience and that reveals the character's thoughts
Hamlet's famous soliloquy
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Recent Examples of soliloquy
Over the last year, however, much of that feedback has been met by philosophical soliloquies and redirection.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
Many of Silverblatt’s best moments come not in conversation but in his soliloquies delivered to the author who is ostensibly being interviewed.
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John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
In Network, as a harried TV executive, Duvall is similarly roaring, spitting some great Paddy Chayefsky soliloquies with relish.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
Less a drama than a conversational soliloquy with staging touches, there is greatness on display with the presence of actor John Rubinstein.
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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
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
Less a drama than a conversational soliloquy with staging touches, there is greatness on display with the presence of actor John Rubinstein.
—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for soliloquy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soliloquy
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Trump kicked off the Great American State Fair celebration Wednesday, June 24, with a speech that echoed several of his most familiar refrains, from lowering gas prices and criticizing former President Joe Biden to touting his border policies.
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Evelyn Pomatto, 15, was visiting the area for a speech and debate tournament through her high school.
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In his return monologue, Kimmel also offered a defense of free speech.
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In another pre-production exercise, Chiarella assigned the pair monologues from conversion therapy documentaries.
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Rahman says she was removed from the chamber during the address and arrested.
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Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page.
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This year’s final Edinburgh kicks off in around two months and its keynote MacTaggart lecture will be delivered by YouTube EMEA boss Pedro Pina.
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The iconic McTaggart lecture will remain a key part of the festival schedule, Glennie confirmed.
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Trump made the threat on Sunday, even as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Switzerland for the first talks under the interim accord.
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Still looming over talks, however, is the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon, which has continued despite a recent renewal of their ceasefire agreement.
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“Soliloquy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soliloquy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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