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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The groundbreaking television show, and its iconic cast of characters, will return to your television screens this June when Noah’s Arc: The Movie premieres on Paramount+, just in time for the show’s 20th anniversary.
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 22 May 2025
The Bananas lineup always features an eclectic cast of characters, including a breakdancing coach, twerking umpire, yellow tuxedoed team owner, senior citizen dance team and the world’s tallest pitcher.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
With guidance from Eva Fogel’s Madame M, Agent 0070s dodges danger and encounters an eccentric cast of characters along the way.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
She’s confronted with a new cast of characters at every stop, and the roster of talent who inhabit those roles is impressive.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 22 May 2025
The Bananas lineup always features an eclectic cast of characters, including a breakdancing coach, twerking umpire, yellow tuxedoed team owner, senior citizen dance team and the world’s tallest pitcher.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
With guidance from Eva Fogel’s Madame M, Agent 0070s dodges danger and encounters an eccentric cast of characters along the way.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
She’s confronted with a new cast of characters at every stop, and the roster of talent who inhabit those roles is impressive.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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“Cast of characters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20of%20characters. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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