Synonyms of actress

actress

noun

as in actor

a woman or girl who acts in a play, movie, etc.

The versatile actress can seemingly play any role.

The actresses in the musical vastly outperformed their male counterparts.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• actor
• performer
• entertainer
• player
• star
• starlet
• thespian
• comedian
• trouper
• impersonator
• costar
• personator
• enactor
• leading lady
• leading man
• monologist
• thesp
• walk-on
• mummer
• comedienne
• coactor
• lead
• monologuist
• barnstormer
• supernumerary
• double
• spear-carrier
• tragedienne
• prima donna
• tragedian
• scene-stealer
• extra
• understudy
• farceur
• clown
• impressionist
• poser
• mime
• pantomimist
• masquerader
• imitator
• pantomime
• buffoon
• ape
• aper
• harlequin
• masker
• stooge
• ham
• mimic
• zany

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonactor

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of actress

As the trial unfolds — and with Geel (actress Francisca Lewin) in a comfortable private cell — Mercedes gains access to Geel’s elegant apartment and expensive wardrobe. —Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024

Cynthia Erivo, who earlier in the day was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role as Elphaba in Wicked, also accepted the actress award from the Critics Choice Association — presented to her by Sheryl Lee Ralph, who played Madame Morrible in the Broadway musical. —Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024

The actress known for playing Marvel archer Kate Bishop in Hawkeye and The Marvels is engaged to be married to NFL star quarterback Josh Allen. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024

Whether fans should sing to the songs of the musical − starring pop star Ariana Grande alongside British stage actress Erivo − at the cinema has been a point of contention leading up to the film's release and since its debut last week. —Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024