cast of characters
idiom
—sometimes used to refer to a group of people who have important roles in a book, story, or event
The cast of characters includes President Johnson and his top advisers during the Vietnam War.
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Los Angeles is coming off a 124-108 win over New Orleans and should have their full cast of characters, including LeBron James and Luka Doncic, in this matchup.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
The trial alone lasted forty-one days, and there is a sizable cast of characters.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Scandals features a cast of characters who seek to challenge the strict order of society, while engaging in a game of love and temptation.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
Since its founding in 2014, Goose has been home to a rotating cast of characters.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
The trial alone lasted forty-one days, and there is a sizable cast of characters.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Scandals features a cast of characters who seek to challenge the strict order of society, while engaging in a game of love and temptation.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
Since its founding in 2014, Goose has been home to a rotating cast of characters.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Cast of characters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20of%20characters. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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