THESPS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

thesps

noun

plural of thesp

as in actors

one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show) a brawling actor who is in danger of becoming better known as a thug than as a thesp

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Noun

The practical special effects seem to be on the booer’s side, leaning on stagy but charming in-camera tricks that have gone out of style, like switching actors between close-ups.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Luke Evans is among the rare cadre of British actors who regularly balance Hollywood blockbusters with more modest British dramas.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of actors

Noun

Téa, luckily, was one of those actresses and had been looking for something on the lighter side.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The 22-year-old Howell, best known to date for playing Alison Pierce in the Chucky franchise, beat out 1,400 young actresses to play Carrie.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

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