Actors
Thespians
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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As many (but by no means all) female thespians prefer to be called "actors" these days, this may be for the good and takes individual wishes into account; as the style guide points out, Lady Gaga got a 2010 Brit award for Best International Female Artist, not 'artiste'.
Source: Political Correctness Gone Mad
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