1
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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Recent Examples of actor
At the time, however, the country star and the CSI: Miami actor were both married to other people.
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 9 May 2025
A lot of people are DMing me all the time asking me for advice on how to become an actor or how to find purpose.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 May 2025
As threat actors employ increasingly sophisticated and unconventional attack methods, a proactive approach is required to stay ahead of evolving threats.
—Avi Shua, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The Jewish Plays Project was initially awarded $20,000 from the NEA, which, in addition to other grants and donations, covers things like artist fees and pay for actors, directors and stage managers, for people working on several plays across the country.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 9 May 2025
A lot of people are DMing me all the time asking me for advice on how to become an actor or how to find purpose.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 May 2025
As threat actors employ increasingly sophisticated and unconventional attack methods, a proactive approach is required to stay ahead of evolving threats.
—Avi Shua, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The Jewish Plays Project was initially awarded $20,000 from the NEA, which, in addition to other grants and donations, covers things like artist fees and pay for actors, directors and stage managers, for people working on several plays across the country.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
Noun
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He is currently romantically linked to actress Elizabeth Hurley, who seemingly debuted the pair's relationship in an April 20 joint post on Instagram for Easter.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Well, the Little Mermaid actress, 25, tells PEOPLE that since welcoming her son, Halo, now 1, she's learned to embrace a bolder side of her personal style.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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To earn the prize money, participants competed to be the first to reach a series of milestones.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The participants, Americans and foreign nationals who allegedly became friends on online gaming platforms, are accused of spending lavishly after the thefts, including $9 million on exotic cars and $4 million on nightclubs, as well as on multiple rental properties.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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The Knicks, who are on the verge of sending the Celtics home for the summer, already have all of their key rotation players under contract next year.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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But neither player packs enough star power at the position to make sense as a long-term starting option.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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For a long time, these thespians weren't allowed to promote projects in the same ways actors in Hollywood are typically carted out.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Colman is one of those rare gifted thespians, such as Dirk Bogarde, who are uniquely and keenly aware that the camera can read thoughts.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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