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actress

[ak-tris] / ˈæk trɪs /
NOUN
woman actor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diva leading lady starlet
STRONG
ingenue
WEAK
prima donna

Example Sentences

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However Wilson's lawyer Dauid Sibtain said that MacInnes lied by denying she had complained to Wilson "to ensure that her career as an actress and musician progressed by appeasing Ms Ghost".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

But when Wilson discussed it with MacInnes again a couple of days later, the young actress said this was not what she had said, Chrysanthou said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Celebrities including Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis and Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright were announced as guests at the expo.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The actress and CEO of the lifestyle brand Goop launched the delivery and pickup company in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

They all jumped, including Matilda who was a pretty good actress.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

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