trouper
Americannoun
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a member of a troupe
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an experienced or dependable worker or associate
Etymology
Origin of trouper
Example Sentences
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Either way, the limited series catapulted the careers of Sterling K. Brown, who played Darden, and Sarah Paulson, already a repeat Murphy trouper via “American Horror Story,” to stratospheric heights thanks to their Emmy-winning performances.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
My mom was a trouper on long walks in the Boston and Rome airports and a four-hour food tour in Rome, but would never travel with me again if I tried that in multiple cities!
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
Melissa Manchester, a game trouper, brings her flamboyant Bronx pedigree to the role of Mrs. Brice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
The trouper that he is, he played the whole show, then my dad threw him in the station wagon and ran him to the hospital.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2023
Lars was a real trouper when the touring company’s bus was stopped by a state trooper. try and/try to.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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