CO-PRINCIPALS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

coprincipals

noun

variants or co-principals

plural of coprincipal

as in leading men

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The five original Broadway principals — also including Amber Gray, as Persephone — got the old gang back together and went into the West End production five weeks before the film was shot in front of three live audiences.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 25 July 2026
The hit musical, written by Anaïs Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin, won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical, and the 2020 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album with the five original principals of the Broadway company.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026

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The superstars came together for a viral photo inside New York New Jersey Stadium, which transformed MetLife Stadium into the site of the World Cup Final, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday, July 19.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Huge upticks in streams also allow several late superstars and long-defunct groups to reach new peaks on various rankings or make their first appearances on relatively young Billboard tallies.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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