monologue
noun
a form of dramatic entertainment, comedic solo, or the like by a single speaker.
monologues
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pluralof monologue.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This was despite the fact that Gillis’ track record of problematic, punching-down monologues spoke for itself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
You can tell because of the multiple monologues that kick off with someone asking Robin if he’s ever heard that story about so-and-so and forcing the movie to halt while we listen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
On one weekend in Tokyo, hundreds of visitors flocked to a zine fair showcasing a wide range of handmade magazines in different sizes and formats -- some incorporating abstract designs, photography or personal monologues.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
During Colbert’s CBS run, he delivered more than 1,800 opening monologues, speaking directly to the audience in a comedy ritual that has defined the late-night genre since the early days of television.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Aureliano ended up forgetting about him, absorbed in the composition of his poems, but on one occasion he thought he understood something of what Melquíades was saying in his groping monologues, and he paid attention.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
