Synonyms of thespian

thespian

noun

ˈthe-spē-ən 

as in actor

one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)

although she's "acted" in a couple of horror movies, I'd hardly call her one of our more promising thespians

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonactor

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of thespian

But when critically celebrated English thespian William MacCready (Coogan) arrives from London to perform his sophisticated Hamlet, Edwin’s title is thrown into jeopardy. —Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024

According to Harris’ daughter, who confirmed the actors death to the New York Times, the thespian passed away on Friday (Oct. 25) at his home in New York City following a bout with cancer. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 Oct. 2024

Equally, younger thespians have gravitated to the role of Nina, as Corrin has. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024

There’s a strangely lively corpse, a leading lady who happens to fall unconscious and a set that seems intent on testing the limits of the thespians’ health-insurance plans. —Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024