tragedian

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She is, however, a compelling tragedian — a teen who matures before our eyes into a force of nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

"A Greek playwright entered a tailor shop. The tailor asked him, 'Euripides?' The tragedian responded, 'Yes, Eumenides?'"

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2021

At this point, Thucydides becomes less a diagnostician than a tragedian.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2020

It was Sophocles, the Greek tragedian, who said, “I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2019

She combines the brains of a businessman, the toughness of a prize fighter, the warmth of a companion, the humor of a tragedian.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck