play the role
idiom
: to act the part of (a particular character) in a film, play, etc.
He often plays the role of the villain.
—often used figurativelyHe was playing the role of (the) gracious host.
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When organizations recognize this latent talent and utilize it, change agents can play the role of a catalyst for agility.
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Venkat Rao, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Other stars to play the role include the likes of Ariana Madix, Olivia Holt, Pamela Anderson, Brandy and Erika Jayne.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The most recent Doctor was played by Ncuti Gatwa, the 15th actor to play the role.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Bode, the disability rights activist who became the first wheelchair user to play the role of Nessarose in Wicked in Jon M. Chu’s film, will receive the NYWIFT Loreen Arbus Changemaker Award.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
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Venkat Rao, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Other stars to play the role include the likes of Ariana Madix, Olivia Holt, Pamela Anderson, Brandy and Erika Jayne.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
The most recent Doctor was played by Ncuti Gatwa, the 15th actor to play the role.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Bode, the disability rights activist who became the first wheelchair user to play the role of Nessarose in Wicked in Jon M. Chu’s film, will receive the NYWIFT Loreen Arbus Changemaker Award.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Play the role.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20the%20role. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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