as in actor
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
although she's "acted" in a couple of horror movies, I'd hardly call her one of our more promising thespians
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Recent Examples of thespian
And while thespians who play, say, Superman or Captain America might be forever tied to those roles, there's a certain amount of anonymity in playing a bighearted orange rock monster.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 July 2025
For the last full week of June, the thespians have taken over.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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
The iconic young thespian, and burgeoning singer/rapper, is back for his third stint hosting.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 July 2025
For the last full week of June, the thespians have taken over.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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
The iconic young thespian, and burgeoning singer/rapper, is back for his third stint hosting.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thespian
Noun
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There are literally dozens of acting categories at the Emmys, meaning there are dozens of fashion moments from your favorite TV actors and actresses.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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This was also the actor’s (and Them June cover star’s) first-ever Emmy nomination, which makes his victory all the more impressive.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the property has old-school celebrity ties—and actress Demi Moore has also long maintained a home in Hailey—it has since been brought into the modern age, with a contemporary, Western-chic main residence serving as your home base.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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The brand has partnered with actress, director and advocate Mariska Hargitay to bring the collection to life.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Musical follows an American man in Paris at the turn of the 20th century, Christian, who falls in love with a performer at the titular cabaret club named Satine.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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As a performer, DiDonato is expressive with both her resonant, articulate voice and her face and physicality.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Thespian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thespian. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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