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

Jenson previously held roles at companies such as including Amazon and Delta Air Lines. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Female athlete advocates warn that allowing biological males into women's divisions steals roster spots, playing time, and leadership roles from actual women. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

In practice, the possible roles can be broader, depending on the search process, training, communication needs and the company’s systems. — Nikola Kiridzic, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Michelle Payne, Matt Vassallo and Poh Lin Ho will be in Cannes with the America’s Funniest Home Videos seller in strategic partner roles. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

While Redick has emphasized the importance of Doncic and Reaves growing into larger leadership roles, Redick still set the tone from the coaching staff for the first day of practice. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

But even those two beloved roles don’t showcase the full range of Smart’s talents. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026

This year the fund has paid out approximately about $50,000 to its recipients so far, prioritizing applications from underrepresented communities and from countries where guide roles for women are less common. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Others insulted them, settling into the familiar wrestling roles of heroes and villains before ever stepping between the ropes. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026