cast of characters
idiom
—sometimes used to refer to a group of people who have important roles in a book, story, or event
The cast of characters includes President Johnson and his top advisers during the Vietnam War.
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In it, Rudolph runs away from home and meets a colorful cast of characters.
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
There’s also an unshowy pride in its subtly diverse, distinctly Canadian cast of characters.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
German 'The Pitt' HBO’s Emmy-winning medical drama was packed with a compelling cast of characters.
—Staff Author, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025
The performance features a fantastic cast of characters, including the Grinch and his dog, Max, and the adorable Cindy Lou Who.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
There’s also an unshowy pride in its subtly diverse, distinctly Canadian cast of characters.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
German 'The Pitt' HBO’s Emmy-winning medical drama was packed with a compelling cast of characters.
—Staff Author, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025
The performance features a fantastic cast of characters, including the Grinch and his dog, Max, and the adorable Cindy Lou Who.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cast of characters
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“Cast of characters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20of%20characters. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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