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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
Older actors know more people and have worked with more people, and those people vote.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Musk’s public support of the AfD is part of his wider, international campaign to elevate right-wing, conservative political actors in Western nations.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
Each performance, the audience decides which actor will play the role of God.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
Following the conclusion of the season, Apple TV+ subscribers can also watch Side Quest, a four-episode anthology series starring actors from the original show.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Musk’s public support of the AfD is part of his wider, international campaign to elevate right-wing, conservative political actors in Western nations.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
Each performance, the audience decides which actor will play the role of God.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
Following the conclusion of the season, Apple TV+ subscribers can also watch Side Quest, a four-episode anthology series starring actors from the original show.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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Elphaba was always the meatier part — in the faceoff for best actress in a musical at the 2004 Tonys, original Elphaba Idina Menzel prevailed over Kristin Chenoweth’s Glinda — and the character’s arc carries even more weight in this adaptation.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, the Razzies apologized after facing backlash for nominating a 12-year-old, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, for worst actress.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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This year’s 71 participants include the UK’s Hollie Bryan (The Ceremony), Saudi Arabia’s Jawaher Alamri (The Girls who Burned the Night), Germany’s Sandra Müller (4 Könige) as well as Zola Elgart Glassman (High Heat) and Eli Raskin (Blue Sun Palace).—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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There was a notable change in inflammation, as well: Blood markers for whole-body inflammation decreased among the participants.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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Girma, after all, is widely viewed as the United States’ top defender and one of the country’s best young players regardless of position.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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But poultry’s big players here have always included a number of large companies.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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The thespian is the first transgender performer to be Oscar-nominated for Best Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The thespians love her, too – and some musical witches.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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