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

Through conversations with friends, family and therapists ‒ portrayed by a supporting cast of three actors in myriad roles ‒ A wrestles with the questions that haunt many survivors of intimate partner violence. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, his supporting cast appears as well-rounded as ever. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The supporting cast includes Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa and Sepideh Moafi, among others, celebrated the HBO Max series’ win for Outstanding Drama Series, along with supporting cast members who turned to the likes of McQueen, Naeem Khan and Thomas Hanisch for their attire. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for supporting cast

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