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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Crucially, effective slides are a vital supporting cast, not an afterthought, and gestures enhance communication.
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William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Sometimes, the supporting cast and the flow of the game makes such a big difference.
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Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
That second one, Branagh’s big-screen debut, features a powerhouse supporting cast including Paul Scofield, Brian Blessed, Emma Thompson, Judi Dench, Ian Holm, and more.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Doncic and Kyrie Irving were the key players in that deep playoff run in 2024, two years after Doncic also reached the Western Conference finals with a mostly different supporting cast.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
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William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Sometimes, the supporting cast and the flow of the game makes such a big difference.
—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
That second one, Branagh’s big-screen debut, features a powerhouse supporting cast including Paul Scofield, Brian Blessed, Emma Thompson, Judi Dench, Ian Holm, and more.
—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Doncic and Kyrie Irving were the key players in that deep playoff run in 2024, two years after Doncic also reached the Western Conference finals with a mostly different supporting cast.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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