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

Tommy Carr is the son of Michigan graduates, including former walk-on quarterback Jason Carr. — Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Pegg earns scholarship Hayden Pegg joined the UConn football program as a preferred walk-on in 2023. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 Hoch, who was a walk-on in 2023, leads the team with three touchdowns this season and will enter his fourth matchup against the Bulldogs. — Niles Hall, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026 Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson also had a one-night, walk-on role in the musical. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk-on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk-on

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

Though Olivier escorted her costar Olivia de Havilland instead—to keep up appearances—Leigh was the belle of the ball, especially in hometown hero Margaret Mitchell’s absence.

— Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
Hoffman wrote that director Mike Nichols had costar Katharine Ross slap him 27 times for a scene.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of costar

Noun

In War, for example, Morgan Henderson does indeed cheat on his wife with a 20-something aspiring actress.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
The actress said Toback later made disparaging remarks about her appearance, including comments about her hips.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of actress

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Antetokounmpo’s Heat co-star Bam Adebayo scored just four points in Monday’s half before going on to finish with 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 shooting on threes, nine rebounds and four assists.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
The basketball expert also worked on two books with NBA star Charles Barkley.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of star

Noun

Chicago followed up a Week 7 win against defending AFC champion New England by beating defending Super Bowl champion Seattle 34-17 on the road Monday to pull off a rare double.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
The facility Gills visited doubles as both an emergency room and an urgent care clinic.

— Tara Bannow, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of double

Noun

With his eccentric fashion sense and dance moves, lovelorn almost-leading man Duckie remains one of teen cinema’s most memorable characters.

— Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2026
After years of guest-starring roles on the small screen, Skerritt eventually transitioned to television as a leading man, playing Sheriff Jimmy Brock in Picket Fences.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

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