Supporting Players (Noun)
Meaning
A cast other than the principals.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The production relied on its skilled supporting players to bring the background scenes to life.
- Without strong supporting players, the play's weak storyline was almost unbearable.
- Some supporting players went on to have notable careers, becoming famous for their character acting skills.
- During the dress rehearsal, it became apparent that some supporting players still had a lot of work to do on their timing.
- By their actions and delivery, the talented supporting players demonstrated why they had earned spots in this hit series.