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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Fresh off a plane and finally inside the Toyota Center with a new cast of characters, Coby White stood on the baseline while the activity buzzed around him.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The diverse cast of characters assembled over multiple Olympic cycles included Scott Hamilton, Boitano, Katarina Witt, Debi Thomas, Kristi Yamaguchi, Philippe Candeloro and Surya Bonaly.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The cast of characters rolls out vividly in the new docuseries.
—Daniel Brown, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
That cast of characters made of felt and foam continue to entertain fans of all ages.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The diverse cast of characters assembled over multiple Olympic cycles included Scott Hamilton, Boitano, Katarina Witt, Debi Thomas, Kristi Yamaguchi, Philippe Candeloro and Surya Bonaly.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The cast of characters rolls out vividly in the new docuseries.
—Daniel Brown, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
That cast of characters made of felt and foam continue to entertain fans of all ages.
—Jared Bahir Browsh, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Cast of characters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20of%20characters. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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