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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Noun

In recent years, the two comedians, actors, and Ride podcast co-hosts—who are also real-life BFFs—have nailed the storied art of incredibly niche, highly specific, social media brainrot Halloween costumes.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Who knew that McKellen’s Hollywood worries would end up with him following the same path as his friend, leading to both actors starring in the first generation of Marvel movies.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

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The actresses, both 34, have experienced a lot of life together, the highs and the lows, amid their rise to fame as child stars.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Now 35 years old, she was raised among a deeply creative family in Santiago; her parents are artists, and her aunt, Claudia di Girólamo, is one of Chile’s most prominent actresses.

— Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026

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