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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 actor owned the residence from 2015 to 2022.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Letterboxd could also steal a page from A24’s popular movie podcast, in which famous Hollywood personalities interview actors and directors involved in the studio’s movies and TV shows.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Ashri, the attendee who captured the moment of Tom in the crowd, told PEOPLE that the Philadelphia actor mingled with fans.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The actors join an ensemble led by Charlize Theron, Julia Garner, and Demi Moore.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Letterboxd could also steal a page from A24’s popular movie podcast, in which famous Hollywood personalities interview actors and directors involved in the studio’s movies and TV shows.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Ashri, the attendee who captured the moment of Tom in the crowd, told PEOPLE that the Philadelphia actor mingled with fans.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The actors join an ensemble led by Charlize Theron, Julia Garner, and Demi Moore.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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Filming is continuing, with the schedule adjusted to focus on the rest of the cast and accomodate the time needed for White to do rewrites and for HBO to get a new actress on board.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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The sprawling Fifth Avenue co-op that actress Candice Bergen once shared with her late husband Marshall Rose has been listed for sale at $35 million.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
24 Apr. 2026
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This year’s Udine edition gathers 15 participants across project and career tracks for sessions with prominent buyers, financiers and co-production partners from both regions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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No performer has ever won back-to-back guest drama actor Emmys for the same role.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The determination means Lane will be the show’s only potential leading performer in this year’s Tony race.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jayson Tatum also suffered an apparent calf injury, which is a major concern for a player just under a year removed from an Achilles injury.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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That escalated into a shoving match that spilled into the sideline, causing players from both teams to intervene.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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But Taraborrelli believes that revisiting a moment in time when Jackson and his music became a cultural phenomenon, as well as enlightening new generations to his otherworldliness as an entertainer, should be a reason for unity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead of mockery, expect mindreading when Oz Pearlman fills the entertainer slot on Saturday night.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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And in doing so, Gunther often lulls crowds into becoming sporting event spectators rather than the raucous participators that most other wrestlers try to draw out of them.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Returning cast members include Brooks, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, George Wynder and Daphne Zuniga with new thespians including Gad, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman and Anthony Carrigan.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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As he's made apparent many times before, Brian Cox is not afraid to share his opinion of his fellow thespians.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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