as in actor
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
although she's "acted" in a couple of horror movies, I'd hardly call her one of our more promising thespians
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The renowned thespian continued, touching on the sense of responsibility and accountability he’s instilled within his eldest son.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
As great a tale as that is, it's made even better by the casting of actual thespians from Sing Sing.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
From Jessica Williams' selfie with Harrison Ford, to Leighton Meester and Adam Brody's date night to Cynthia Erivo's eye-catching manicure of the night, these A-list thespians made the SAG Awards a night to remember.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Meryl Streep has, somehow, only just made her first appearance on Saturday Night Live for the 50th-anniversary special, joining an esteemed lineage of thespians who have proudly broken during McKinnon’s recurring saga.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
As great a tale as that is, it's made even better by the casting of actual thespians from Sing Sing.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
From Jessica Williams' selfie with Harrison Ford, to Leighton Meester and Adam Brody's date night to Cynthia Erivo's eye-catching manicure of the night, these A-list thespians made the SAG Awards a night to remember.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Meryl Streep has, somehow, only just made her first appearance on Saturday Night Live for the 50th-anniversary special, joining an esteemed lineage of thespians who have proudly broken during McKinnon’s recurring saga.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Thespian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thespian. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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