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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Rather than using background actors, the film features real Puerto Rican residents, including a local activist and singer.

— Johanna Ferreira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Buckley’s co-star, Lyndsy Fonseca, and producer Andrew Gernhard also noted that the crew takes care of the actors.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

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