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also rôles
as in functions
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
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Recent Examples of roles
The performance will bring together EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who sing for the roles of Rumi (Arden Cho ), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), respectively.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
But now the roles are reversed, with his father watching on as the younger Guerrero adds to the family legacy and continues to light up the diamond.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
As previously reported by Variety, DiCaprio and Infiniti will compete in the lead acting categories across all groups during awards season, while the rest of the cast will seek consideration in supporting roles.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Several JPMorgan alumni now hold top roles in the kingdom, including Mohammed Al Tuwaijri, an adviser at the Royal Court and former economy minister, and Rayan Fayez, deputy CEO of NEOM, the potentially $1 trillion new city being built in the kingdom’s northwest.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In 2023, House Republicans held hearings on the companies' roles in swaying votes around environmental, social and governance investing.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Meta’s entry-level roles are a welcome addition to a bleak Gen Z job market.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Pitching coach Matt Blake and catching coordinator Tanner Swanson have club options, but they are expected back in their roles.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
With this song, YOASOBI sings about continuing to dance on stage and committing to their roles, even without applause or in the face of ridicule.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
But now the roles are reversed, with his father watching on as the younger Guerrero adds to the family legacy and continues to light up the diamond.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
As previously reported by Variety, DiCaprio and Infiniti will compete in the lead acting categories across all groups during awards season, while the rest of the cast will seek consideration in supporting roles.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Several JPMorgan alumni now hold top roles in the kingdom, including Mohammed Al Tuwaijri, an adviser at the Royal Court and former economy minister, and Rayan Fayez, deputy CEO of NEOM, the potentially $1 trillion new city being built in the kingdom’s northwest.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In 2023, House Republicans held hearings on the companies' roles in swaying votes around environmental, social and governance investing.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Meta’s entry-level roles are a welcome addition to a bleak Gen Z job market.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Pitching coach Matt Blake and catching coordinator Tanner Swanson have club options, but they are expected back in their roles.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
With this song, YOASOBI sings about continuing to dance on stage and committing to their roles, even without applause or in the face of ridicule.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roles
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The best room Villa Beatrice, which is just a few minutes down the hill, functions as an independent villa with five bedrooms (four in the main building and one in a stone cottage).—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, 81% of CFOs describe their organizations’ pricing processes as mature or very mature, which could be a sign that many finance teams are investing in better systems, data analytics, and coordination across functions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The largest of the Apostle Islands is Madeline Island, about a mile offshore, and the historic capital of the Ojibwe Nation, which encompasses parts of what are now Canada and the northern Great Lakes region of the United States.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Chainsaw Man follows Denji, a poor teen who makes a contract that fuses his body with that of Pochita, the dog-like Chainsaw Devil, granting him the power to transform parts of his body into chainsaws.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bloomberg reports that OpenAI has hired more than 100 former investment bankers from Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and other financial giants, staff that’s been brought on board to help train financial models that can replace entry-level tasks performed by younger bankers.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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But on the most complex tasks, some little thing always goes wrong.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Roles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roles. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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