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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | woman actor |
| Synonyms: | diva, ingenue, leading lady, prima donna, starlet |
| Main Entry: | performer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | entertainer |
| Synonyms: | acrobat, actor, actress, clown, comedian, comedienne, comic, dancer, ham, magician, mime, musician, player, singer, thespian, trouper |
| Main Entry: | heroine |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | brave woman |
| Synonyms: | ace, actress, celebrity, champion, conqueror, demigoddess, female, idol, leading lady, legend, martyr, protagonist, star |
| Notes: | heroin (the drug) is based on Latin/Greek heros 'hero' because of its effects on the user's self-esteem; heroine is a courageous principal female character (the counterpart of hero) |
| Antonyms: | hero |
| Main Entry: | cast |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | actors in performance |
| Synonyms: | actors, actresses, artists, characters, company, dramatis personae, list, parts, players, roles, troupe |
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