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coprincipals

noun

variants or co-principals
plural of coprincipal
as in leading men

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  1. principals
  2. superstars
Noun
  • Parents often work first with their child’s teachers and principals to resolve disagreements over whether a child with disabilities is receiving adequate support in school.
    — David Edward DeMatthews, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As Mermahn, Kevin McCann is perfectly smug, vacuuming the air from most of his scenes, but the collective orbit of these supporting characters serves to externalize, fuel and eventually resolve the conflict between the two principals.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of principals
Noun
  • But in a league where elite defensive lines are either loaded with superstars or built more on a group that works well together, the Falcons’ defensive coordinator feels his unit aligns with the latter.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • These are the superstars of the whitetail world, with the numbers and longevity to support their popularity.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of superstars
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“Coprincipals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coprincipals. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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