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In some senses, trouper is marked as dated, figuratively, colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.
trouper
/ˈtɹuːpə(ɹ)/
noun 3
Collocations
2ADJ.
real, seasoned
VERB + TROUPER
like
Definitions
noun
1
A member of a theatrical company (a troupe).
2
A veteran performer.
3
One who endures adversity or hardship with an attitude of stoicism and persistence
[...]for Mr. Ruth, who in his mental travail has conducted himself like a real trouper.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — an actor who travels around the country presenting plays
- barnstormer
- playactor
- play-actor
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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[...]for Mr. Ruth, who in his mental travail has conducted himself like a real trouper.
Wiktionary02
What a trouper!
Tatoeba · #1192214303
When the time came for her to go on, however, Lillian forgot her stage fright and made her first entrance with the air of a seasoned trouper.
Tatoeba · #12089254Usage Notes
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