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

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