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also monolog
as in speech
a long discourse delivered by a single person
His monologue on the failings of modern society continued long after everyone else had stopped listening.
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Recent Examples of monologue
Murray introduced himself as Nick Valentine before launching into a monologue with Paul Shaffer, ex-SNL pianist and David Letterman’s former musical director, on piano.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
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In an ominous monologue, Sterns says that odds suggest there are parallel universes.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Fey and Poehler interrupted the host’s monologue, much to his (feigned) surprise, and critiqued his joke telling.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Grande and Slater's relationship was even the subject of one of host Chelsea Handler's jokes during her opening monologue at the annual awards show.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 15 Feb. 2025
Read More: What Captain America: Brave New World Means for Marvel’s Future
In an ominous monologue, Sterns says that odds suggest there are parallel universes.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Fey and Poehler interrupted the host’s monologue, much to his (feigned) surprise, and critiqued his joke telling.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Grande and Slater's relationship was even the subject of one of host Chelsea Handler's jokes during her opening monologue at the annual awards show.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monologue
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Among the Republican lawmakers who sat behind Mace during her speech to show their support were Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Anna Paulina Luna of Florida.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Just last week, Adams was back in the capital where Trump delivered a speech at the national prayer breakfast.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Not only did the experts provide lectures, but guests could reserve dinner with them or have chat with them in the lounge.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The anniversary of the landmark building has inspired parties, lectures, special tours and other celebrations.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Secluded vows may be especially appealing to those who are shy or feel pressured by family or friends to come up with the perfect soliloquy.—
Alix Strauss,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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An exhibition at the Red Eight Gallery in London is immortalizing the greatest Shakespearean actors of our time through portraits that can blink, breathe and rattle off soliloquies.—
Julia Binswanger,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Dec. 2024
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Other Republicans joined the attack, with one congressman calling for her deportation (she was born in New Jersey) and 21 others cosponsoring a resolution condemning the sermon.—
Joe Guillen,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Grim Tale The pastor, who had known the bride since elementary school, began his sermon with a sentimental note about the church bells ringing before the service.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Monologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monologue. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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