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as in actress
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
my sister went to drama school to become an actor
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as in participant
one who takes part in something
Benjamin Franklin was a major actor in many of the events leading up to the founding of our nation
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The episode used him well in his range as a comedic actor (from a gay dad/kidnapper alongside Bowen Yang to a dumb cop), and for the most part, each sketch felt pretty solid.
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Rima Parikh, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2025
In Vogue's interpretation of the Met's production, which opens December 14, Hansel and Gretel are played by actor Andrew Garfield and model Lily Cole.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
But the multi-hyphenate has also been making her Broadway rounds, supporting her fellow actors between her own projects.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The British actor is back as the face of the timeless clothing capsule for the fourth consecutive season.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Rima Parikh, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2025
In Vogue's interpretation of the Met's production, which opens December 14, Hansel and Gretel are played by actor Andrew Garfield and model Lily Cole.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
But the multi-hyphenate has also been making her Broadway rounds, supporting her fellow actors between her own projects.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The British actor is back as the face of the timeless clothing capsule for the fourth consecutive season.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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Speaking over the phone from her home outside of Los Angeles, the legendary actress is reminiscing about one of the many formidable women that appeared at her family’s western Ireland manor house during her childhood.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The actress requested spousal support from McDermott and asked to terminate the court's ability to award spousal support to her estranged husband.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The show and its participants were even parodied on Saturday Night Live in January, with comedian Ego Nwodim playing Amuli, and other cast members mocking people’s poor conversation skills and unintelligent dating decisions.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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To validate the concept, the team performed three use-tests, with 18 participants pitting a 3D mouse against FlexiVol; selecting an object, tracing an object, and docking – where the user had to place an object within an object.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2025
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The worst-case scenario involves the young players not developing, as always, but there’s even more urgency this time around.—
Grant Brisbee,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Hinch wants players to know a demotion in March is just the beginning of a longer story.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Where to watch: Netflix ‘Sing Sing’ Colman Domingo stars in this unforgettable prison drama based on a true story and featuring a talented bunch of ex-con thespians.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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And, considering the shooting location of the franchise, this is especially true of New York thespians, who can get their foot in the door with just a single episode.—
Madeline Boardman,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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