WALK ON Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of walk-on

as in supernumerary

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

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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

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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

Ahead, Bélanger details Reinhart’s transformation, how hair furthers the stories of both her character and costar Tom Bateman’s, and gives us a glimpse of the happenings behind the scenes.

— Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
Reinhart, also a producer on The Love Hypothesis, had nothing but praise for Bateman as a costar.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of costar

Noun

A lot of the students got started as extras on Killers of the Flower Moon and were inspired to begin acting.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
Surveys of consumer sentiment and presidential approval polls continue to drift lower even as household spending on extras such as travel and dining out remains steady.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of extra

Noun

Among the only areas AI isn’t used is on content featuring real-life talent such as Zalando brand ambassador, actress Lily Collins, Haase noted.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026
Lamas’ post comes nearly six months after a friend of Locklear’s confirmed to PEOPLE that the actress was dating the Falcon Crest star.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of actress

Noun

There’s also a large firepit for cuddling up under the stars with a cocktail or two.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Thomas is also betting big on his own go-to-market skills, having led the digital expansion of Dude Wipes over the last five years, as well as his partner’s star power and the brand’s custom formulas, which present a uniquely floral scent.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

As Netflix prepares to release another season of its mixed-faith Jewish rom-com Nobody Wants This, leading man Adam Brody is using his platform to speak up for Palestinians.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
A lot of my comedy specifically comes from never getting cast as the leading man in anything.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

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