as in actors
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 troupers
Above, she's pictured with Second City troupers Joe Flaherty, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas and long-time collaborator, Eugene Levy, at a 10 year reunion for the sketch show's Canadian debut.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for troupers
Noun
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That accounts equally for Lily’s arch froideur and Diana’s enduring lack of self-worth, played by both actors with care and compassion, and contrasting flickers of vulnerability and resolve, respectively.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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That willingness to do what was required for the job was a product of his past work in film and television, as well as growing up with parents who were actors and singers themselves, Dolenz says.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 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
Noun
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The two roles are being played by veteran actresses of the Chicago Street Theatre stage, Barb Baker Malangoni as Marie Curie and Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano as Hertha Aryton.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Diahann was a huge role model for a lot of popular Black actresses that are thriving today.—
Starr Rocque,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Troupers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troupers. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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