THESPS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

thesps

noun

plural of thesp

as in actors

one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show) a brawling actor who is in danger of becoming better known as a thug than as a thesp

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But just like actors and live production crews, these creatives are also feeling the squeeze.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The attacks have also been linked through public research and reporting to state actors and private companies that develop surveillance tools on their behalf.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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