supporting cast
noun
: the actors in a play, film, or television show other than the main stars
a strong supporting cast
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The supporting cast features three more musicians, each used to great effect as key members of the French 75, the militant group to which Taylor and DiCaprio’s characters belong.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
And the supporting cast didn’t pick up the pace enough.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Every lineup has its main characters and supporting cast.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
The supporting cast will need to have their backs Saturday.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
And the supporting cast didn’t pick up the pace enough.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Every lineup has its main characters and supporting cast.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
The supporting cast will need to have their backs Saturday.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for supporting cast
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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