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In ancient Greek theater, what did the word monologue originally describe?

monologue

[mon-uh-lawg, -log] / ˈmɒn əˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg /


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Based on what came before, it should have been clear that the latest monologue, which was shorter and less crafted than the previous ones, was going to be another train wreck.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Now, the most recent monologue has drawn criticism from not just media pundits and social media influencers, but also celebrities, including Dan Levy, and more significantly, from people within the “SNL” family.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

The character hovered beside Kimmel during his Thursday monologue and offered to handle everything from his social media posts to his personal needs.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

But she cited her earlier performance as Muriel in Alan Bennett's monologue Soldiering On, as one of her proudest moments.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

It was hard to tell with Taylor doing a monologue of crazy, but Adina noticed it, too — a faint, steady beep, like a tiny alarm clock.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

The Enthusiasm Society, whose members are known by their surnames, recruits Saxberger to join and sets about announcing itself to the world via an evening of performed monologues and poetry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

You can tell because of the multiple monologues that kick off with someone asking Robin if he’s ever heard that story about so-and-so and forcing the movie to halt while we listen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

On one weekend in Tokyo, hundreds of visitors flocked to a zine fair showcasing a wide range of handmade magazines in different sizes and formats -- some incorporating abstract designs, photography or personal monologues.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

For the next 12 years, Colbert’s topical, opening monologues riffed heavily off the news, and that included healthy doses of satire about Trump the candidate or President Trump.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

Reciting monologues as they coat their lashes with mascara.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy


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