monologuist

noun

variants or monologist
Definition of monologuistnext
as in performer

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  1. leading lady
  2. leading man
  3. tragedian
  4. star
Noun
  • In addition to receiving the most Golden Globes nominations for a film, the singing and dancing showcase has quickly become an Oscars front-runner, thanks in large part to the honors being piled on leading lady Karla Sofía Gascón.
    Elaina Patton, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, the project’s leading ladies are already drawing in major awards recognition.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of leading lady
Noun
  • The director Luca Guadagnino has an eye for leading men.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
  • That pause, of course, was caused in part by disputes — and ultimately a break-up — between Sheridan and Yellowstone’s original leading man, Kevin Costner.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of leading man
Noun
  • Shakespeare, Ibsen, Chekhov, Beckett, the ancient Greek tragedians and Tennessee Williams were among the voices who originally called out to me.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
  • In the play, written by the ancient Greek tragedian circa 420 BC, Elektra, haunted by her father’s assassination, is consumed by grief; a need for survival; and a thirst for vengeance.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of tragedian
Noun
  • That would mean there would be no stars, no planets, and no life.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The star lends his voice, guitar, and harmonica skills to the soundtrack and has been training for the role for quite some time.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of star
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