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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
The two actors’ incisive characterizations spark off each other with a constantly shifting energy — volatile and aggressive one minute, utterly defeated the next.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
What was surprising, however, was seeing Stone’s choice of front row look for the occasion: The double Oscar-winning actor brought a dash of lingerie dressing to the City of Light, putting a modern stamp on classic black lace negligee.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Information And Cognitive Overload Some ransomware actors overwhelm victims with a barrage of complex instructions and urgent demands, creating confusion and indecision.
—Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Hader, a household name in Austria for his work as a comedian on stage, won the best actor honor at the Locarno Film Festival for his role in Hold-Up in 2000.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
What was surprising, however, was seeing Stone’s choice of front row look for the occasion: The double Oscar-winning actor brought a dash of lingerie dressing to the City of Light, putting a modern stamp on classic black lace negligee.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Information And Cognitive Overload Some ransomware actors overwhelm victims with a barrage of complex instructions and urgent demands, creating confusion and indecision.
—Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Hader, a household name in Austria for his work as a comedian on stage, won the best actor honor at the Locarno Film Festival for his role in Hold-Up in 2000.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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Gold and Diamond Evening Purse: Estimated Value $100,000 to $200,000 Taylor was seen with her gold and diamond evening purse in December 1964, when the actress and her then-husband, Richard Burton, attended the Lido premiere, which was a burlesque show, in Paris, per Julien’s.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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The song’s music video also stars Indian actress, Disha Patani.—
Katie Cao,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Wilken’s order indicates the hearing will begin at 10 a.m. local time in the federal courthouse in Oakland, Calif., and participants can appear in person or by Zoom.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Organizers and participants advocate for a variety of causes, including immigrant rights, government accountability and opposition to Project 2025.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Cameron Baez, Windermere, Sr. Buzz: A year after his brother was player of the year, the younger Baez shot 81-77 at 3A state after 71 at Region 2 (9th), 67 at District 5 (2nd) and 68 in the West Orange Invite (3rd).—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
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First time player at the Cognizant Classic, Jordan Spieth, claimed T9 and won $259,900.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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As great a tale as that is, it's made even better by the casting of actual thespians from Sing Sing.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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From Jessica Williams' selfie with Harrison Ford, to Leighton Meester and Adam Brody's date night to Cynthia Erivo's eye-catching manicure of the night, these A-list thespians made the SAG Awards a night to remember.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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