actor
noun
a person who acts in stage plays, motion pictures, television broadcasts, etc.
actors
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pluralof actor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The scenes were, he reassured, "filmed with the participation of real actors".
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Still, it’s really cool to witness — for the audience and actors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The lawsuit says the law firm represents clients “with bona fide personal injuries but caused by unknown or impecunious actors, or self-inflicted.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Thirty actors and public figures will take part in The Pelicot Trial, a one-off "documentary theatre" style performance at London's County Hall next month.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“We can buy clothes that were worn by actors in movies!”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
