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soliloquy

noun

Definition of soliloquynext
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 But Crowther’s sleuthing determines that Joyce’s novel was a regular companion of hers, and she was particularly enchanted with Molly Bloom’s closing soliloquy. — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 Her soliloquies reveal deep internal conflict about identity, duty, and desire. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026 Martin seems to have written plenty of those, but some of his peppier songs are also refashioned as lovestruck soliloquies. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026 Over the last year, however, much of that feedback has been met by philosophical soliloquies and redirection. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soliloquy
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  1. speech
  2. monologue
  3. address
  4. lecture
  5. talk
Noun
  • Wong acknowledged the sensitivity in a speech in parliament, saying political salaries were a difficult and emotive topic.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The president is planning to take the stage both nights of the convention, giving a keynote address Wednesday and then closing remarks after Vice President JD Vance gives his own speech the following night.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of speech
Noun
  • At a gathering with other artists, a seemingly playful party game culminates in an excruciating monologue about child abuse.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • One colorful customer spouts a fabulously ripe monologue about how the aliens nearly caught him mid-defecation—a close encounter of the turd kind.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of monologue
Noun
  • Trump speaks both nights, following up his Wednesday address with closing remarks on Thursday, after Vice President JD Vance gives his own speech.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Many fans waved Spanish flags and chanted ‘Viva Espana (Long live Spain)’ as the stadium public-address announcer voiced support for the people of Ceuta.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of address
Noun
  • Cornerback Keyon Martin said coaching moments with Minter were more of a conversation than a lecture.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Some teach, some lecture, some write books, some probably relax during the break.
    — John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of lecture
Noun
  • The positive news on Monday is that there’s been progress and substantive talks on Gauthier, who’s a restricted free agent.
    — Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But some experts who followed the talks thought that Araghchi’s proposals were made in earnest.
    — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of talk

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“Soliloquy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soliloquy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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