trouper
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Definition
A 'trouper' is a person who works very hard, keeps going in difficult situations, and doesn't give up easily. It can also mean a member of an acting or performance group, especially in the theater.
Usage & Nuances
'Trouper' is often used informally or as praise for someone's perseverance, especially saying 'what a trouper!' The theatrical meaning is less common outside theater contexts. Don’t confuse with 'trooper' (a soldier or police officer); spelling matters.
Example Sentences
She kept working through her illness—what a trouper!
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He’s the youngest trouper in our theater group.
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You’re such a trouper for helping out every day.
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Even with a broken arm, she still performed on stage—she’s a real trouper.
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When the team was short-handed, he stepped in like a trouper and finished the work.
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It started raining during the parade, but our dancers were total troupers and kept going.
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