Synonyms of principals

principals

noun

plural of principal

as in stars

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stars
• headliners
• leads
• superstars
• leading men
• leading ladies
• starlets
• ingenues
• costars
• coprincipals
• star turns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extras
• supernumeraries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of principals

Hepburn said the district found new jobs for all the school principals as well. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

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

The three principals — the aforementioned Henry, a commodities trader turned investor, TV executive Tom Werner and investment banker Mike Gordon — are now, respectively, 76, 76 and 61 years old. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 24 July 2026

The meeting looked at preparations for the upcoming school year as principals return to their schools this week. — Julianna Mejia july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Then, after death or divorce, they were expected to step in as principals overnight. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

One of its two principals is Shannon Murphy, who was a deputy chief of staff to Bass when Bass was speaker of the State Assembly more than a decade ago. — Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

Licata’s April estimation of 40-60 percent of principals staying in places ended up being fairly accurate. — Samuel O’Neal 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026