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as in performers
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 participants
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 actors
The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
As a consequence, the director and some of the actors had to flee Iran.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Without accommodating multiple actors—HTS, Kurdish communities, local notables—no economic arrangement can endure.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
On Sunday, December 8, five actors who portrayed the fictional McCallister siblings reunited for a meet-and-greet at Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles in Lafayette, New Jersey.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The kids are good actors working with a great script.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
That consolidation has set up what is a fierce competition between actors.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
As a consequence, the director and some of the actors had to flee Iran.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Without accommodating multiple actors—HTS, Kurdish communities, local notables—no economic arrangement can endure.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
On Sunday, December 8, five actors who portrayed the fictional McCallister siblings reunited for a meet-and-greet at Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles in Lafayette, New Jersey.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The kids are good actors working with a great script.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
That consolidation has set up what is a fierce competition between actors.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actors
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In addition to financial markets participants overwhelmingly predicting another rate cut is in store, central bank officials have made similar indications.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The remaining steps include finalizing Zena's go-to-market strategy and online consumer questionnaire, conducting an actual use trial with over 1,800 participants, and obtaining FDA and advisor committee review of OTC data.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Peru had to be the place to film everything for the story, actors, actresses and to have the entire vibe from that country in the’90s.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two musician-actresses are nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, Motion Picture category at the 2025 Golden Globes.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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The week of action also saw the highest-scoring game of the season and plenty of players hit historic milestones.Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conceptually, House, Prince and Harrison seek a union or a players’ association.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Actors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actors. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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