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Synonyms of thespian
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
Synonyms for thespian
Words Related to thespian
- monologuist
- (or monologist)
- ape,
- aper,
- ham,
- imitator,
- impressionist,
- masker,
- masquerader,
- mime,
- mimic,
- pantomime,
- pantomimist,
- personator,
- poser
Antonyms for thespian
- nonactor
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The first known use of thespian was in 1567
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