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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The gorgeous part is the richness of Cleage’s characters, radiantly realized by all four actors under Jackson’s warm direction.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026 -
Of course, in my day, the actors that wanted to share with us were giant bankable movie stars, not Luke McGluke or Sadie Glutz, and whoever some of these people are today.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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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
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The actresses were filming a bachelorette party scene for Margo's Got Money Troubles and a bucket list moment took a shocking turn.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Two actresses have received the same number of Oscar noms as Close — Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett — and both won at least once.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Thesps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesps. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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