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actor

[ak-ter] / ˈæk tər /
NOUN
person who performs, entertains by role-playing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
artist character clown comedian entertainer performer player star villain
STRONG
amateur barnstormer extra foil ham headliner idol impersonator lead mime mimic pantomimist playactor soubrette stand-in stooge thespian trouper understudy ventriloquist walk-on
WEAK
bit player hambone ingenue ingénue straight person thesp
Antonyms
WEAK
audience fan

Example Sentences

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A number of actors have been speculated for the role, including Doctor Strange star Tilda Swinton and Peaky Blinders actor Cillian Murphy.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Property records show that the actor owns a three-bedroom Santa Monica dwelling that he purchased for $1.63 million in 2009—and which is located less than a mile from the beach.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The famous trio has been cast - with Scottish actor Dominic McLaughlin set to star as the titular wizard.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I think watching Lukita as an actor and a human being grow up over these past four years, it’s been really the joy of my career.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“You can’t imagine an actor ever becoming president of the United States, for example,” which was true.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt