Synonyms of roles

roles

noun

variants also rôles

plural of role

as in tasks

the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists

studying the role of sunlight in the body's production of vitamin D

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tasks
• purposes
• jobs
• functions
• parts
• works
• positions
• capacities
• places
• missions
• businesses
• duties
• activities
• responsibilities
• concerns
• involvements
• hands
• situations
• vocations
• occupations
• services
• offices
• affairs
• participations
• assignments
• posts
• pursuits
• niches
• callings
• uses
• commissions
• employs
• charges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of roles

For decades, the service academies have sought to balance their dual roles as military institutions and accredited universities. — James Laporta, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Kyle Hart and Griffin Canning, whose roles were inverted, totaled 5 2/3 scoreless innings to further reward the creative tactics adopted recently by manager Craig Stammen, pitching coach Ruben Niebla and bullpen coach Ben Fritz. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026

The exec previously held roles at Nickelodeon and FX before a run at Disney that included serving as chairman and CEO of the FX Networks. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

The personnel who resigned included Courtney and McCullough, who were serving as the Argenta Contemporary Theatre's co-executive directors, as well as individuals in other key roles, the complaint said. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 30 July 2026

The three principal hero roles remain in active casting along with other key roles. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Before his roles at Banijay, served in a number of roles at Endemol USA and Endemol Shine North America, helping with the transition following Banijay’s acquisition of Endemol Shine Group. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 July 2026

There is little sense in trying to judge who brings more value by directly comparing their on-pitch output, given the two have been recruited to play very different roles. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026

In the first trailer, Ebenezer Scrooge haunts London as Paramount reminds us of Johnny Depp’s most transformative roles like Jack Sparrow, Edward Scissorhands, and the Mad Hatter. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 July 2026