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

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 his July memo, Blume said the company is considering axing a further 50,000 roles globally and closing four factories in Germany. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 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

The series features disabled, neurodivergent and learning disabled talent in key roles and draws on Matthew McDevitt’s own experiences in the care system to bring authenticity and nuance to its portrayal of social care. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 July 2026

Mamet probably is best known for her roles on HBO’s Girls and on HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 July 2026

His leadership journey within Louisiana's Office of Technology Services (OTS) included roles as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Deputy CIO. — Derek Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Omar most recently served as acting CFO of Peraton, following more than a decade in senior finance leadership roles across the company and its predecessor organizations. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Hyundai has also committed to employing 8,100 human workers in full-time roles at Metaplant America by 2031 as part of its economic development deal with Georgia. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026