supporting cast

noun

: the actors in a play, film, or television show other than the main stars

a strong supporting cast

Examples of supporting cast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Tour de France Femmes is a true success, and the Grand Départ in Lausanne deserves to be celebrated with three former champions in the field, a deep supporting cast, and a new generation of riders arriving on schedule. — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The rest of the estate doesn’t exactly come across as only supporting cast, though. — David Caraccio updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

The Pistons are one likely Jalen Duren re-signing away from having the key supporting cast around Cade Cunningham back in the fold. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Lashana Lynch, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo and Viola Davis also join the supporting cast. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 28 July 2026

Rhymes for supporting cast

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