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also monologs
as in lectures
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 monologues
Throughout, Burnett would break the fourth wall, speaking directly to the audience in exposition-heavy monologues to explain a character’s backstory.
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Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
For decades, late-night TV has introduced trailblazers trying to break, or reinvent, the staid routine of stand-up monologues and celebrity chitchat.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The original movie is, to this day, the most accurate depiction of the inner workings and inner monologues of fashion.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Through lengthy monologues, intense fight sequences, and the relentless malleability of both his body and voice, Brody vividly portrays Yarris from a small child to a middle-aged man.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Your family deserves better than your weak PR-style monologues and skipping NFL Draft day three for counseling.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Surely people are rested and refreshed, bring their A-game to Monday and Tuesday’s monologues?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of monologues about their past at a teary Mary, who fills in a few gaps.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
But also as promised, the show was all about joy, optimism and self-belief, and if her monologues occasionally veered into self-care exhortations, that was perfectly on brand as well.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
For decades, late-night TV has introduced trailblazers trying to break, or reinvent, the staid routine of stand-up monologues and celebrity chitchat.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The original movie is, to this day, the most accurate depiction of the inner workings and inner monologues of fashion.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
Through lengthy monologues, intense fight sequences, and the relentless malleability of both his body and voice, Brody vividly portrays Yarris from a small child to a middle-aged man.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Your family deserves better than your weak PR-style monologues and skipping NFL Draft day three for counseling.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Surely people are rested and refreshed, bring their A-game to Monday and Tuesday’s monologues?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
There, Sam unleashes reams upon reams of monologues about their past at a teary Mary, who fills in a few gaps.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
But also as promised, the show was all about joy, optimism and self-belief, and if her monologues occasionally veered into self-care exhortations, that was perfectly on brand as well.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monologues
Noun
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In response to complaints last year about a student speaker who criticized Israel, the university required that some student graduation speeches be recorded ahead of time, a requirement that didn’t apply to speakers like Haidt.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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But perhaps Powell will be best remembered as a target – of angry tweets, speeches, and ultimately a criminal investigation, by the very president who nominated him in the first place.—
Kenny Malone,
NPR,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Her soliloquies reveal deep internal conflict about identity, duty, and desire.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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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
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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The show, which featured sermons and interviews, expanded her reach beyond her congregation and contributed to her emergence as a televangelist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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“Monologues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monologues. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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