as in actor
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
although she's "acted" in a couple of horror movies, I'd hardly call her one of our more promising thespians
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Recent Examples of thespian
For a long time, these thespians weren't allowed to promote projects in the same ways actors in Hollywood are typically carted out.
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EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Colman is one of those rare gifted thespians, such as Dirk Bogarde, who are uniquely and keenly aware that the camera can read thoughts.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Now on the other side of 50, the British star is still among the best, most hard-working thespians in the business, having aged into a versatile, vanity-free character-actor groove that suits him well.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Where to watch: Netflix ‘Sing Sing’ Colman Domingo stars in this unforgettable prison drama based on a true story and featuring a talented bunch of ex-con thespians.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Colman is one of those rare gifted thespians, such as Dirk Bogarde, who are uniquely and keenly aware that the camera can read thoughts.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Now on the other side of 50, the British star is still among the best, most hard-working thespians in the business, having aged into a versatile, vanity-free character-actor groove that suits him well.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Where to watch: Netflix ‘Sing Sing’ Colman Domingo stars in this unforgettable prison drama based on a true story and featuring a talented bunch of ex-con thespians.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thespian
Noun
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Scottish actor Alan Cumming will also be returning to host Season 4, Peacock confirmed.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Lead actor Nikhil Siddhartha took to X to address the incident and confirm the safety of all cast and crew members.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Sunset Blvd’s star Nicole Scherzinger and Gypsy’s Audra McDonald will vie for best performance by an actress in a leading role in a musical.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Its only movie to date, a 2022 drama called The Wandering Moon, about a fateful friendship between a young man and a girl, got six nominations for the Japan Academy Film Prize, including for best actor and actress.—
James Simms,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Thespian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thespian. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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