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the person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show
my cousin is one of the principals in a new sitcom this fall
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Recent Examples of principals
In an interview with the Star-Telegram last week, Louis Kushner, Licata’s chief of staff, said principals went through a rigorous process in order to keep their post or be appointed to an Elevate campus principal position.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Appointed by the Board of the European Film Academy, the chapter principals will act as ambassadors and figureheads for their respective disciplines.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Second, the bylaws were updated to clearly prohibit school officials, such as coaches and principals within a school district, from meeting or communicating with students who are not already enrolled or eligible for enrollment based on their current address or school attendance.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels in March provided teachers and principals with initial guidance on AI in the classroom, with a full playbook due next month.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The district said its strategies include frequent communication with parents, school principals and regularly reviewing data.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Aside from some bland staging, the principals aren’t the problem.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Expert Wound Care and its principals could be immediately reached for comment on Tuesday.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The letter from the OUSD principals also calls for the search to continue with more transparency.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Appointed by the Board of the European Film Academy, the chapter principals will act as ambassadors and figureheads for their respective disciplines.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Second, the bylaws were updated to clearly prohibit school officials, such as coaches and principals within a school district, from meeting or communicating with students who are not already enrolled or eligible for enrollment based on their current address or school attendance.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels in March provided teachers and principals with initial guidance on AI in the classroom, with a full playbook due next month.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The district said its strategies include frequent communication with parents, school principals and regularly reviewing data.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Aside from some bland staging, the principals aren’t the problem.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
Expert Wound Care and its principals could be immediately reached for comment on Tuesday.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The letter from the OUSD principals also calls for the search to continue with more transparency.
—CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for principals
stars
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Related Stories Original stars of the show were in short supply, with several key cast members having passed on — including Paul Reubens, who died three years ago, and Phil Hartman and Lynne Marie Stewart, who died in 1998 and 2025, respectively.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Here is a guide to the wellness retreats and hotels owned or co-owned by familiar names — what each property is known for and how the stars got involved.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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“Principals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principals. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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