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

Still, the supporting cast is different, and that could put more pressure on Daniels’ shoulders. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Freshman Jovana Popvic scored 25, going 10 for 15 from the floor, but Strong and Popovic did not get much help from their supporting cast, which made only 12 of 39 from the floor. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026

And with more help and a better supporting cast, the results likely would have been more favorable. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

The numbers may not be eye-popping this year, considering the supporting cast. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for supporting cast

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