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as in performers
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
my sister went to drama school to become an actor
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as in participants
one who takes part in something
Benjamin Franklin was a major actor in many of the events leading up to the founding of our nation
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Recent Examples of actors
On the other hand, threat actors can also utilize these tools.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Shape Effective Policies The industry’s long-term resiliency depends on the key actors in the industry working together.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Rodgers hasn’t always been open about his social life, which is said to have included romances with actors Olivia Munn and Shailene Woodley.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The actors welcomed their daughter, Juno Rose Diana, in April 2020.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
As the executive producer of the in-the-round Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Walker built the largest theater subscription base in the country, hired countless Chicago actors and took many a busload of seniors back to the songs of their youth.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
According to Lively's complaint, Sony provided talking points for the actors to use during film promotion, including focusing on the resilience of the character played by Lively instead of the theme of domestic violence.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
One of the defining characteristics of the Great Films is the quality of the ensemble of actors who bring the story to life.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Artificial intelligence protections became a hot button issue during the summer-long actors and writers’ strikes in 2023.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Shape Effective Policies The industry’s long-term resiliency depends on the key actors in the industry working together.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Rodgers hasn’t always been open about his social life, which is said to have included romances with actors Olivia Munn and Shailene Woodley.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
The actors welcomed their daughter, Juno Rose Diana, in April 2020.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
As the executive producer of the in-the-round Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Walker built the largest theater subscription base in the country, hired countless Chicago actors and took many a busload of seniors back to the songs of their youth.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
According to Lively's complaint, Sony provided talking points for the actors to use during film promotion, including focusing on the resilience of the character played by Lively instead of the theme of domestic violence.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
One of the defining characteristics of the Great Films is the quality of the ensemble of actors who bring the story to life.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Artificial intelligence protections became a hot button issue during the summer-long actors and writers’ strikes in 2023.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for actors
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The researchers analyzed data from 3,504 HINTS participants in 2018 and 3,865 participants in 2020.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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The decision to hold the cohort in Nicosia was driven by necessity, as current restrictions prevent Palestinian participants from entering Israel.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The natural fit between Brown and Carpenter is a testament to the art of great casting, and Deb’s memorable cadence and energy seems innate to both actresses.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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The actresses have remained close in the nearly two decades since, reuniting on several occasions and showing up to support each other's ventures.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Key young players struggling Tortorella isn’t wrong that Michkov has seemed to hit a wall of late.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Back in the real world, however, the lives of the players are worse than ever.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Actors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actors. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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