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 the danger is removing the urgency of the play: Tellingly, Washington seems never to look directly at the audience during the play’s famous soliloquies, preferring to deliver them high into the air.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Hopkins has a blast with the role, spouting off soliloquies about right and wrong while gleefully pushing buttons that plunge Eddie into near-death scenarios from behind a curtain.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
Secluded vows may be especially appealing to those who are shy or feel pressured by family or friends to come up with the perfect soliloquy.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
An exhibition at the Red Eight Gallery in London is immortalizing the greatest Shakespearean actors of our time through portraits that can blink, breathe and rattle off soliloquies.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Hopkins has a blast with the role, spouting off soliloquies about right and wrong while gleefully pushing buttons that plunge Eddie into near-death scenarios from behind a curtain.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
Secluded vows may be especially appealing to those who are shy or feel pressured by family or friends to come up with the perfect soliloquy.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
An exhibition at the Red Eight Gallery in London is immortalizing the greatest Shakespearean actors of our time through portraits that can blink, breathe and rattle off soliloquies.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for soliloquy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soliloquy
Noun
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Trump hasn't shied away from bashing Biden in speeches, online posts and executive orders, and the White House hasn't backed down in the face of the former president's criticisms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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That consolidation also meant moving up Mon Mothma’s big senate speech, which was originally slated for episode 10.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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During the episode, Black sang his monologue, which included a somersault and a journey throughout the studio.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The short timeline meant some aspects of the script, like Huppert delivering a monologue in a town square, were scrapped in favor of only using one location.—
C.J. Prince,
IndieWire,
8 May 2025
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Provide your email address, date of birth, physical address and phone number to verify your identity.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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The schedule includes more than 300 enriching events, from lectures and concerts to recitals and family programs.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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The student-teacher bond is remembered long after the lecture has faded from memory.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Seven bargaining units are already in active talks with the California Department of Human Resources to reach new agreements.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Vance calls for stronger India-US relations as trade talks progress (BBC) Follow me on Twitter.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Soliloquy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soliloquy. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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