supporting cast

noun

: the actors in a play, film, or television show other than the main stars

a strong supporting cast

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The supporting cast is superb, with Michelle Yeoh ideally cast as Madame Morrible, the headmistress and dean of sorcery studies who takes Elphaba under her wings, seeing extraordinary potential in the girl’s powers. —

Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024 However, having three max contracts on their books left them with limited resources to assemble a supporting cast that could keep them afloat without their stars. —

Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 The all-star supporting cast includes Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Will Smith, Jon Batiste, Sofia Carson, Lang Lang, Nadine Sierra and more. —

Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024 After all, even Hollywood stars need a good supporting cast. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Make your rest and peace of mind a priority, Virgo. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for supporting cast

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