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 Spurs are legitimate contenders, not just because of him but also thanks in large part to superstar Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox and a solid supporting cast.
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Gibbs rallied the rest of the supporting cast and wrote a letter on their behalf, meeting with the executives and securing raises and more airtime.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Shannon Gisela stars along with a starry supporting cast taking in Cary Elwes, Edward James Olmos, Alberto Guerra, Billy Burke and Sonia Braga.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
The wildflower medley along Palo Verde often includes a supporting cast of fairy duster, blue phacelia, evening primrose, yellow throat gilia and cream cups, to go along with the poppies, lupines and brittles.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Gibbs rallied the rest of the supporting cast and wrote a letter on their behalf, meeting with the executives and securing raises and more airtime.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Shannon Gisela stars along with a starry supporting cast taking in Cary Elwes, Edward James Olmos, Alberto Guerra, Billy Burke and Sonia Braga.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
The wildflower medley along Palo Verde often includes a supporting cast of fairy duster, blue phacelia, evening primrose, yellow throat gilia and cream cups, to go along with the poppies, lupines and brittles.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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