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
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Recent Examples of principals
Mag Bay, whose principals launched Cabo Yachts back in the 1990s, was almost hidden at the show among the other high-end offshore boats.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
What state law, education professors say Conservators have the power to direct, approve or disapprove actions of the board of trustees, superintendent and campus principals, according to state law.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Founded by principals Aaron Mollick and Michael Troyer, Studio AM Architecture | Interiors is a Seattle firm guided by the values of creativity, integrity, and collaboration.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
However, none of the principals who created such a buzz on the La Jolla campus are returning.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Wilson was a constant presence at public forums and knew many principals and administrators on a first-name basis.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Former school principals scrubbed toilets; physicists became cashiers.
—Julia Ioffe, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
As there is a need for STEM and understanding the diverse population of 196, principals and building leadership teams could better utilize their community for resources in professional development.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
In the absence of all these things, the deal depends almost entirely on Trump maintaining pressure on the principals.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
What state law, education professors say Conservators have the power to direct, approve or disapprove actions of the board of trustees, superintendent and campus principals, according to state law.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Founded by principals Aaron Mollick and Michael Troyer, Studio AM Architecture | Interiors is a Seattle firm guided by the values of creativity, integrity, and collaboration.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
However, none of the principals who created such a buzz on the La Jolla campus are returning.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Wilson was a constant presence at public forums and knew many principals and administrators on a first-name basis.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Former school principals scrubbed toilets; physicists became cashiers.
—Julia Ioffe, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
As there is a need for STEM and understanding the diverse population of 196, principals and building leadership teams could better utilize their community for resources in professional development.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
In the absence of all these things, the deal depends almost entirely on Trump maintaining pressure on the principals.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for principals
stars
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Two were against future NFL stars (Southern Miss’ Brett Favre and NC State’s Philip Rivers).—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, several of the show's younger stars continued acting and have appeared in various television shows and movies.—
Michele Corriston,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Principals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principals. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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