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
The iconic young thespian, and burgeoning singer/rapper, is back for his third stint hosting.
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Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Two of the leads hated each other — the British stage actor thought the scruffy newcomer was a snot-nosed punk, and his younger co-star felt the veteran thespian was a drunk with a superiority complex.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
Upcoming installments will include such lauded thespians as Kathy Bates and Jonathan Pryce.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 June 2025
Tony Awards: Hollywood A-listers brought the spotlight to Broadway, but stage thespians carried the day.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Two of the leads hated each other — the British stage actor thought the scruffy newcomer was a snot-nosed punk, and his younger co-star felt the veteran thespian was a drunk with a superiority complex.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
Upcoming installments will include such lauded thespians as Kathy Bates and Jonathan Pryce.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 June 2025
Tony Awards: Hollywood A-listers brought the spotlight to Broadway, but stage thespians carried the day.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thespian
Noun
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Last year, on his 47th birthday on March 8, the actor confirmed that Humes' sweet tradition continued.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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One of the more famous actors to save the day on the big screen, Henry Cavill debuted as Superman in 2013's Man of Steel.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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The actress, who won The Voice Kids UK and later triumphed in X Factor: The Band with her group RLY, previously played the part to critical acclaim during the show’s out-of-town tryouts in Manchester and Glasgow.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The filmmaker, actress and activist gave the trend her unique spin, adding a cutout to her attire for the special occasion.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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“Thespian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thespian. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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