monologue

variants also monolog
as in speech
a long discourse delivered by a single person His monologue on the failings of modern society continued long after everyone else had stopped listening.

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Recent Examples of monologue The book illuminates the lives of Bronzeville’s residents through a series of snapshots, character studies and monologues in various lengths and styles. A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 Continue reading … 'I’VE SAID HIS NAME' – 'Doctor Who' actor takes swipe at 'villain' Donald Trump during awards monologue. Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025 By Melissa Locker February 16, 2025 11:44 PM EST Saturday Night Live celebrated 50 years of sketch comedy, memorable hosts, incredible musical performances, controversial moments, and laugh-out-loud stand-up monologues with a primetime special. Melissa Locker, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025 In his monologue, Martin also gave a nod to the show’s writers, featuring a cutaway to a few familiar faces, including Jim Downey and Robert Smigel. Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for monologue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monologue
Noun
  • The system processes natural speech and fields menu customizations.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • In a floor speech later that day, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., the ranking member on the Foreign Relations committee, said Ukraine still has bipartisan support.
    Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • That tracks with a 2017 video lecture Baldoni gave as part of a Baha’i Teachings series titled What if Birth and Death Are Actually the Same?
    Peter Kiefer, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The Americans were prepared for a lecture from Russia’s longtime foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, who is well known for his tedious harangues.
    Michael Crowley, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Secluded vows may be especially appealing to those who are shy or feel pressured by family or friends to come up with the perfect soliloquy.
    Alix Strauss, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
  • An exhibition at the Red Eight Gallery in London is immortalizing the greatest Shakespearean actors of our time through portraits that can blink, breathe and rattle off soliloquies.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In addition, McLaren will deliver the morning sermon at two churches on Sunday, Feb. 23.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Crystal Palace supporters especially will need few sermons.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Monologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monologue. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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