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
Be sure to stick around for the twice-daily gunfights staged in the dusty streets by local thespians in 10-gallon hats.
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Fine Arts Theatre Endowment to give back to Southwest Minnesota State and provide scholarships to aspiring thespians.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
In fact, the last one is for real as the aspiring thespians eventually discover.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The veteran thespian used the interview to highlight the broader need for solidarity among Black creators.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Fine Arts Theatre Endowment to give back to Southwest Minnesota State and provide scholarships to aspiring thespians.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
In fact, the last one is for real as the aspiring thespians eventually discover.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The veteran thespian used the interview to highlight the broader need for solidarity among Black creators.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thespian
Noun
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There are even apps where actors can upload their reels.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Late Shift follows a single staff member, named Floria and played by the extraordinary German actor Leonie Benesch, in a cancer ward for a tightly wound 90 minutes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The global streamer recently picked up multiple territories on Markus Schleinzer’s black-and-white period drama Rose, which premiered in Berlin and won best actress for star Sandra Hüller (Project Hail Mary).—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The original screenplay, written by actress and writer Carol Harrison (The Elephant Man), is inspired by her West End musical, All or Nothing, and will be directed by BAFTA winner Adrian Shergold (Funny Cow).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The performer dresses up in a Bigfoot costume and plays along with electronic music on the saxophone.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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With regard to lead roles, inclusion peaked in 2024, when there were 51 women, including one transgender performer, cited.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Thespian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thespian. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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