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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Their supporting cast has been headlined by new starters Neemias Queta and Josh Minott, and rookie Hugo Gonzalez, all of whom have exceeded expectations so far.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Norman-Lester’s impressive supporting cast helped give the Highlanders a 14-0 lead just less than six minutes into the game.
—Bernie Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Still, Fogelmanis holds central focus strongly enough in most respects, and the supporting cast generally adds relaxed credibility to their parts.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Kat Graham, Jessica Sula, and Laura Harrier round out a supporting cast that spans Jackson’s artistic and familial worlds.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Norman-Lester’s impressive supporting cast helped give the Highlanders a 14-0 lead just less than six minutes into the game.
—Bernie Wilson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Still, Fogelmanis holds central focus strongly enough in most respects, and the supporting cast generally adds relaxed credibility to their parts.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Kat Graham, Jessica Sula, and Laura Harrier round out a supporting cast that spans Jackson’s artistic and familial worlds.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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