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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
With searing performances from Colman Domingo and formerly imprisoned actors playing versions of themselves, Sing Sing avoids the flashier histrionics of a typical prison drama and instead illuminates the transformative, cathartic power of art.
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Sophie Van Bastelaer, EW.com, 7 July 2025
To divert patrons from complaining about the high prices, Poiret hired an actor to get into a fight with the waiter and throw him overboard.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Idris Elba has made a name for himself as an actor in some of Hollywood’s biggest franchises.
—Talia Wexler, CNBC, 7 July 2025
But Lee—a veteran actor with over three decades of success starring in numerous Korean blockbusters like Sandglass, New World and the Along with the Gods franchise—knew to trust his gut.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Sophie Van Bastelaer, EW.com, 7 July 2025
To divert patrons from complaining about the high prices, Poiret hired an actor to get into a fight with the waiter and throw him overboard.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 7 July 2025
Idris Elba has made a name for himself as an actor in some of Hollywood’s biggest franchises.
—Talia Wexler, CNBC, 7 July 2025
But Lee—a veteran actor with over three decades of success starring in numerous Korean blockbusters like Sandglass, New World and the Along with the Gods franchise—knew to trust his gut.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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The actress, who was born in L.A. and raised in New York, graduated from the drama program at Juilliard in 2024 as part of Group 53.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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The actress who played Carmen, Ana Margo, is said to be making a cameo.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Of all participants, 38% approve of the Trump administration’s immigration policies and 62% disapprove, according to the poll.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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According to the organization’s annual report, the initiative expanded into new regions such as Turkey, and scaled to include more than 100,000 farmer participants in its Farm Program across India, Pakistan and Turkey.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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For several years, MLB held a draft in January and a secondary phase in June for players who had been previously drafted.—
Bodie De Silva,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The Milwaukee Bucks' front office has had a busy offseason as the organization retools the roster due to the uncertainty about the future of franchise player Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Talks for the Dune and Guardians of the Galaxy thespian joining the Amazon MGM Studios sequel haven’t even begun.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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Even Izzard’s brief epilogue, charmingly dedicating the performance to a fellow thespian, crackles with more verve than the most famous of soliloquies.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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