COPRINCIPAL Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

coprincipal

noun

Definition of coprincipal

as in leading man

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Recent Examples of coprincipal Dambisa Moyo, economist, author, coprincipal at Versaca Investments, and board member at Chevron and 3M, told the Next Gen audience about her seven-year effort to land a directorship. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 25 June 2021

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Noun

The real star here is Jacob Elordi, who is continuing to show genuine chops as a leading man.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
In 2023, Insidious franchise leading man, Patrick Wilson, directed the property’s fifth installment, The Red Door, which went on to become the series’ highest-grossing entry at $189 million worldwide.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of leading man

Noun

The film is Certified Fresh at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Dominic Sessa receiving raves for his star turn as the young Bourdain.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
Bertinelli, now 66, estimated the photoshoot’s year to be 1979, four years into her star turn as wisecracking teen Barbara Cooper on One Day at a Time.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of star turn

Noun

Chastain felt as surprised by the movie’s story as Feste did by her leading lady’s performance.

— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
In Sterling Point, Lavoie plays Ellis, a Canadian teen who meets the show‘s leading lady and newcomer to town, Annie, played by Ella Rubin.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of leading lady

Noun

Less than two weeks after the sudden death of her costar Hayden Panettiere, the Nashville actress posted an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton following the country superstar’s death on Tuesday.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
In October 2025, Curry made another appearance in celebration of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th anniversary at a screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery alongside his costar, Barry Bostwick.

— Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of costar

Noun

Things could be better, which goes without saying in the aftermath of a flu pandemic that has wiped out most of the planet’s human population, but the four principals here could also be dead, so there’s that.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
When your interest rate changes, your monthly principal and interest payment can change, too.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of principal

Noun

The Old Hollywood starlet received eight engagement rings from her suitors, as some of them opted to give her other jewelry in lieu of a ring.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
In 2018, Kate Bosworth was slated to play the starlet in a film titled Tate, and Hilary Duff starred as the late actress in 2019’s The Haunting of Sharon Tate.

— Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

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