monologuist

noun

variants or monologist
Definition of monologuistnext
as in performer

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  1. performer
  2. entertainer
  3. leading lady
  4. leading man
  5. tragedian
  6. star
Noun
  • In his work preceding Good Time Charlie, Haddad has dealt in similar forms of autobiography, often as a solo performer.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • She will be joined by Gracie Abrams as the musical performer.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of performer
Noun
  • Cody Johnson earned his first ACM entertainer of the year award.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Obrochta’s life as an entertainer dates back to his days as an IT teacher at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills.
    — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of entertainer
Noun
  • So take the chance to watch this fearlessly brutal movie, featuring a great performance from its leading lady and one of the bloodiest climaxes in horror history.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Yet, Misty’s fate aside, this is a star-making role for Eleazar, Rock fully believing in his leading lady.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of leading lady
Noun
  • That path from leading man to auteur is a familiar one in Hollywood, with notables like Warren Beatty, Clint Eastwood and Kevin Costner establishing themselves as major directors without stepping away from leading in their own films.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The one-two punch of Fatal Attraction and Wall Street during the same year transformed me from leading man to superstar.
    — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of leading man
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  • Melville was a pessimist, and a tragedian.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Chorus Is Watching The Greek tragedians knew how the story ends when hubris goes unchecked.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of tragedian
Noun
  • And the pop star has been collecting some major co-signs along the way.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In his first role following his military service, Song Kang (Sweet Home) stars as Kang Pi-o, the perfectionist grandson of a renowned maestro whose mother pushes him to be the very best.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of star
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