as in actor
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
had been a well-known Broadway trouper before making his screen debut
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Recent Examples of trouper
Even though his health was failing up and down through the last three or four tours, what a trouper.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023
Though Holly was being a trouper with just her mom in South Africa for her nuptials, the soon-to-be sister-in-law was considerate of Holly’s underlying emotions.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
The date of the show, Sept. 12, happens to be Ballerini’s 30th birthday, which shows that the country star is a trouper.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2023
Chloé Gay Brewer and Casey Long, who perform these roles, are game troupers up for any outlandishness.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2023
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023
Though Holly was being a trouper with just her mom in South Africa for her nuptials, the soon-to-be sister-in-law was considerate of Holly’s underlying emotions.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
The date of the show, Sept. 12, happens to be Ballerini’s 30th birthday, which shows that the country star is a trouper.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2023
Chloé Gay Brewer and Casey Long, who perform these roles, are game troupers up for any outlandishness.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trouper
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Other special guests at Hart’s roast included Venus and Serena Williams, Lizzo and Tom Brady, as well as a roster of comedians and actors including Tony Hinchliffe, Pete Davidson, Draymond Green, Tiffany Haddish, Sheryl Underwood, Regina Hall and Na’im Lynn.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Other pictures feature Albert playing with his younger brothers while Gere looks on, as well as some snaps of the actor's younger sons finding flowers in the rain.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Coherent was a top performer in the S & P 500, rising 6%.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The Colombian superstar will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence and take the stage as a performer at the 52nd American Music Awards later this month, CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced on Wednesday.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress, 79, wore a loose blouse and loafers with a pair of pinstripe slacks, which added a posh twist to her look.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Moore’s longtime stylist Brad Goreski curated the actress’ look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Trouper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trouper. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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