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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Noun
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Several actors have played Noah over the years, including Rory Gibson, Robert Adamson and Kevin Schmidt.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Edelman says that a fun fact about the series is that the production team let the actors design their own workspaces.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the real story is Byrne, tragic but ruthlessly funny, telling more story with the twitchy skin under her eyes than other actresses can tell in a whole movie.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Making best dressed — or worst dressed lists — is something both actresses and stylists can translate into cash.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Thesps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesps. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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