walk-ons

Definition of walk-onsnext
plural of walk-on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk-ons
Noun
  • As far as the national sports networks are concerned this week, Payton and his players might as well be extras in their own movie.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Along with visiting him on various film and TV show sets, Karen and Tom were both extras in his movie, The Shakiest Gun in the West.
    Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Earlier this week, the actresses shared a reel on Instagram revealing the January pick for Reese’s Book Club over a playful FaceTime call.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
  • While both emerged as leading actresses in the early 2010s and won Oscars at a young age, their nominations have often fallen in different years or categories.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Walk-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk-ons. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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