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noun

Definition of walk-onnext
as in supernumerary

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phrase

as in use
to take unfair advantage of He dislikes people who are willing to walk on others to get ahead.

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Recent Examples of walk-on
Noun
His knowledge of the sport led him to a walk-on spot at Boise State University, and from there his football journey flourished. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026 In order to truly understand the college walk-on process, Manning transformed into Powers by using skin and hair prosthetics — which resemble Powell’s portrayal of the character — and signed up for the real Penn State football tryouts. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 The greater draw to Osaka’s look, however, was her customized Who Decides War walk-on look, which was commissioned by stylist Law Roach. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 All else went without a hitch at the show, which also featured a walk-on from crown holders from years past. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk-on
  1. supernumerary
  2. costar
  3. spear-carrier
  4. extra
  5. actress
  6. star
  7. double
  8. leading man
Noun
  • One of West Hartford’s earlier patrol officers, Martin McCue, started as a part-time supernumerary in 1929 and became a full-time officer a year later.
    — Don Stacom, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2020
  • Broken into six-hour installments spaced out over two weeks, the hallucinatory concert extravaganza is being custom tailored, with local musicians, guest artists and glittery supernumeraries brought in for the occasion.
    — Charles McNulty, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018
Definition of supernumerary
Noun
  • For her cover story interview, Charli spoke to The Moment costar Kylie Jenner about wanting to grace the cover of media’s most iconic sexy mag.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
  • After taking home two history-making wins at the 2026 Emmy Awards, Matthew Rhys shared a piece of advice that his former costar gave him years ago that still sticks with him.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of costar
Noun
  • Simpson emerged as a spear-carrier for Social Security benefit cuts in 2010, when he was appointed the GOP co-chair of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, established by Barack Obama as a sop to conservative deficit hawks.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of spear-carrier
Noun
  • For those with kids, Family Concierge is designated for families who want the non-Adults-Only extras.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • These span paying extras out of pocket due to the low budget and — eventually — dealing with calls from tabloid journalists when Outrage!
    — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of extra
Noun
  • The Broadway legend famously won a Tony Award at 20 in 1991 for her heartfelt portrayal of Kim in Miss Saigon, becoming the first Asian actress to be recognized by the honor.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And at the Telluride Film Festival, the French actress is featured in three-high profile films that couldn’t be more different—but what remains consistent is Seydoux’s transfixing work onscreen.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of actress
Noun
  • When Russians discovered karaoke, thousands of venues sprang up, from cheap sushi joints to lavish establishments where an orchestra and backup singers accompanied anyone willing to step onto the stage and, for a few minutes, feel like a star.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Its star Matthew Rhys made history, winning two Leading categories in Comedy and Drama for Netflix’s The Beast in Me.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • Lindor had his chance to answer Alonso in the bottom of the ninth, settling for a ringing double to the gap.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Vaughn Grissom had an RBI double and Johnson (5-8) gave up one run on six hits with seven strikeouts and no walks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of double
Noun
  • Scott Speedman has finally settled into his status as a true leading man.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • After two decades in Hollywood, Stan has become a leading man by physically transforming himself — and by searching for lower-budget, independent, and international films in which to do it.
    — Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of leading man

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“Walk-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-on. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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