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also monolog
as in speech
a long discourse delivered by a single person
His monologue on the failings of modern society continued long after everyone else had stopped listening.
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Recent Examples of monologue
But in his monologue, Damon explained why the show was skipping that this time.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026
This extraordinary character study is told as twelve monologues by Cara Romero, a middle-aged Dominican woman who lost her factory job in the 2009 recession.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The central monologue is brutally honest, giving voice to issues that are rarely voiced in such a relatable fashion onscreen, including toxic masculinity and negative body image within the gay community.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
There’s no makeup monologue in 2006's The Devil Wears Prada.
—Faran Krentcil, Allure, 4 May 2026
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026
This extraordinary character study is told as twelve monologues by Cara Romero, a middle-aged Dominican woman who lost her factory job in the 2009 recession.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The central monologue is brutally honest, giving voice to issues that are rarely voiced in such a relatable fashion onscreen, including toxic masculinity and negative body image within the gay community.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
There’s no makeup monologue in 2006's The Devil Wears Prada.
—Faran Krentcil, Allure, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for monologue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monologue
Noun
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In his Texas speech, Thomas expanded on that idea.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Finally, near the end of his speech, Butera addressed the elephant in the room.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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However, he was stunned to learn how supportive his family was – there was no lecture, no argument.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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On 28 August 1947, Gombrowicz gives a lecture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Over the last year, however, much of that feedback has been met by philosophical soliloquies and redirection.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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Many of Silverblatt’s best moments come not in conversation but in his soliloquies delivered to the author who is ostensibly being interviewed.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Guests will also get to explore topics such as liberal Zionism and the connection between food and memory, and participate in a Sermon Slam, crafting mini-sermons from mystery prompts.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Horowitz said the story of Haynes and his sermon were inspirational.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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“Monologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monologue. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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