monologist

Example Sentences

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Bernhard was a monologist fueled by energetic misanthropy, disgust and vitriol.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2022

Each week, a celebrity guest monologist tells stories from their life, which the UCB’s best improvisers then use as inspiration for a long-form show.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2016

“He’s done some really good work as a monologist at those correspondents’ dinners — that’s how he qualifies to be on the show,” Seinfeld said, referring to the annual black-tie gathering of White House reporters.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2015

While she travels extensively and speaks to everyone, she stresses that her monologues are fictional but based on reality, sidestepping the mess that monologist Mike Daisey faced when he admitted to making up conversations.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2012

Therefore the word monologue means "to speak alone"—and that is often how a monologist feels.

From Writing for Vaudeville by Page, Brett