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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Scott Caan, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino, and Holt McCallany round out the supporting cast in a movie full of capers and criminals.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
In fact, without a supporting cast of other essential nutrients, calcium can’t do its job effectively.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
The supporting cast includes Daniela Norman (Tiny Pretty Things), Muhannad Ben Amor (Andor), and Maddie Close (The Other Bennet Sister).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Also, Underwood’s supporting cast should be stronger, between returning skill guys Jordan Marshall and Andrew Marsh, incoming five-star running back Savion Hiter and imports such as Utah tight end JJ Buchanan and Oklahoma running back Taylor Tatum.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
In fact, without a supporting cast of other essential nutrients, calcium can’t do its job effectively.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
The supporting cast includes Daniela Norman (Tiny Pretty Things), Muhannad Ben Amor (Andor), and Maddie Close (The Other Bennet Sister).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Also, Underwood’s supporting cast should be stronger, between returning skill guys Jordan Marshall and Andrew Marsh, incoming five-star running back Savion Hiter and imports such as Utah tight end JJ Buchanan and Oklahoma running back Taylor Tatum.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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