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

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 supporting cast is strong, too, prominently featuring Bill Camp, Poorna Jagannathan, Chrissy Metz and Gary Carr. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

To further capitalize on demand, Hello Klean launched a supporting cast of chelating hair and body care products, which chemically bind to and remove hard water build-up. — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Finding a way to slow down Williams — and all of her capable supporting cast — is going to be a challenge. — Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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