Synonyms of walk-on

walk-on 1 of 2

noun

as in supernumerary

Related Words

• supernumerary
• costar
• spear-carrier
• monologuist
• coactor
• extra
• actress
• star
• double
• leading man
• leading lady
• performer
• starlet
• entertainer
• scene-stealer
• comedian
• prima donna
• understudy
• actor
• thespian
• lead
• farceur
• player
• enactor
• barnstormer
• impersonator
• trouper
• mummer
• thesp

Dissimilar Words

• novice
• amateur
• nonactor
• nonprofessional

walk on

2 of 2

phrase

as in use

to take unfair advantage of

He dislikes people who are willing to walk on others to get ahead.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• use
• play (on or upon)
• exploit
• abuse
• leverage
• cash in (on)
• impose (on or upon)
• capitalize (on)
• trade on
• manipulate
• milk
• pimp
• work
• jerk around
• cheat
• skin
• stick
• fleece
• soak
• mistreat
• overcharge
• bleed
• commercialize
• commodify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of walk-on

Noun

That version was dedicated to second gentleman Doug Emhoff, who had used the song as walk-on music at rallies. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026

After the category was discontinued in 2009, the SNL performers were made eligible in the general Comedy categories with hosts and walk-on performers eligible in Guest Actor/Actress. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Joel McHale made it to the ‘92-’93 University of Washington team as a walk-on, but never played in a game. — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Pulisic has never seemed overly comfortable in the role that was thrust upon him, and as his charisma-free walk-on in that Wells Fargo spot suggests, perhaps certain trappings of superstardom will never be a good fit for the AC Milan player. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026