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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The Chiefs always made that play because Mahomes had the supporting cast required to make five trips to the Super Bowl. Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025 But the rest of Mahomes’ supporting cast ranged from subpar to fringe-average. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025 Michael Imperioli, Jim Belushi, and King Princess (congrats on the new album) fill out the supporting cast. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025 The supporting cast includes Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti in her film debut. Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for supporting cast

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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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