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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monologue
Noun
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West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin’s shows were known for the walk and talk, but Sheridan favors the stop and talk, where one of his squinty-eyed, seen-it-all stand-ins launches into a speech.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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In Tuesday’s speech, Trump blamed the surge on his Democratic predecessor.—
Steve Peoples,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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More than 20% of OB-GYN residents reported receiving no menopause lectures during residency.—
Ashley May,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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The Pope said his treatment continues and thanked medical staff for their dedication in the text of Sunday’s sermon, which was sent to the press in advance.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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Every day a quarter of the world's population turns to Mecca to pray and listen to sermons.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Monologue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monologue. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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