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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  1. actors
  2. performers
  3. actresses
Noun
  • Male actors seem to be given more leeway than female stars to display bigger personalities without the public turning on them.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And while some nights are replacing reruns of other shows, that means lower residuals for creatives, with broadcast reruns usually paying out the largest amounts for writers, actors and others involved.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of actors
Noun
  • Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of performers
Noun
  • Plans for a follow-up to the beloved comedy were first announced in January 2025, with both actresses confirmed to return.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The actresses appeared at the Disney Entertainment Showcase during D23 in Anaheim, California in August 14.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of actresses
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