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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Nobody could keep him from getting to his spots, not Braun and not the supporting cast Denver tried to swarm Irving with.
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
The Dodgers earned their entry to baseball’s brightest jewel event with contributions from their brightest light, Shohei Ohtani, and his supporting cast of characters.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Photo : Ex Nihilo Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express EDP
Named after India’s utopian midcentury administrative capital, Chandigarh Express is a complex concoction of spices and flowers the nation is known for, with an international supporting cast that brings a variety of nuances to life.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
In addition to the leads’ next-level chemistry — note Brody’s hand on Bell’s cheek during every kissing scene — there are some delightful surprise performances from the supporting cast.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
The Dodgers earned their entry to baseball’s brightest jewel event with contributions from their brightest light, Shohei Ohtani, and his supporting cast of characters.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Photo : Ex Nihilo Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express EDP
Named after India’s utopian midcentury administrative capital, Chandigarh Express is a complex concoction of spices and flowers the nation is known for, with an international supporting cast that brings a variety of nuances to life.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
In addition to the leads’ next-level chemistry — note Brody’s hand on Bell’s cheek during every kissing scene — there are some delightful surprise performances from the supporting cast.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Supporting cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporting%20cast. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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