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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Each season will retain Far Cry‘s signature standalone storytelling format, according to producers, with each season set in a new setting following a new cast of characters.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025
Players stay engaged by observing small details, and the cast of characters is familiar enough that the game feels instantly recognizable.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 22 Nov. 2025
Putting on the massive production that is the Fox Theatre takes a full cast of characters.
—Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Frank himself is singular in this entire cast of characters for his willingness to accept the consequences of his actions.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025
Players stay engaged by observing small details, and the cast of characters is familiar enough that the game feels instantly recognizable.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 22 Nov. 2025
Putting on the massive production that is the Fox Theatre takes a full cast of characters.
—Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Frank himself is singular in this entire cast of characters for his willingness to accept the consequences of his actions.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 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 28 Nov. 2025.
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