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 supporting cast is comfortable in the age-old stereotypes thrust upon them and eager to place their own stamps on the roles. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

That can at least partly be attributed to deficiencies in the supporting cast. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

Jacob Latz has stabilized the Rangers’ bullpen, but his supporting cast needs an upgrade. — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 2 July 2026

If anything, Brown seemed motivated to build off of that group with a healthier Tatum and a more developed supporting cast. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for supporting cast

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