THESPIAN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

thespian

noun

ˈthe-spē-ən

Definition of thespian

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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Recent Examples of thespian Broadway's glittering lights have always beckoned aspiring thespians and avid theatergoers to New York, and the city's ever exciting theatre scene is far from simply resting on its laurels. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026 Zendaya counted her sixth Emmy nom for the final season of Euphoria with a Best Actress Drama Series nod; the Spider-Man and Dune thespian already has two at home, with Drama Series Actress wins in 2020 and 2022 on HBO’s edgy HBO young-adult series. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 July 2026 Here are several of the most impressive ways these actors and their fellow thespians committed to doing their characters justice. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Vivienne Westwood has reimagined the outdoor terrace of J Sheekey to mark the 130th anniversary of the landmark London restaurant that started as a stall holder in 1896 serving post-theater suppers to hungry thespians and audiences. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for thespian

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The Lighthouse actor will also wear a watch from the same brand in The Batman Part II.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Born in Coatzacoalcos, in southern Mexico, the actor found her feet in her early 20s, in soap operas Un Nuevo Amanecer and Teresa, winning fans and a spate of awards.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026

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